Mexico’s experienced goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa has made a new history by playing his last match in the FIFA World Cup 2026. In the Group A match against Czechia, he came to play in the 77th minute. As soon as he stepped on the field, he became the oldest player to play for Mexico in the World Cup. Ochoa made this record at the age of 40 years 346 days. With this, he broke the record of former Mexico captain Rafa Marquez, who had made this record in the 2018 World Cup at the age of 39 years and 139 days. With this he retired from professional football.
Guillermo Ochoa replaces Luis Angel Malagon got a chance
Ochoa had already indicated that he would retire from international football after the 2026 World Cup. This match against Czechia was his last match for Mexico. He got a chance to play in this match when Mexico’s main goalkeeper Luis Angel Malagon was injured. After this, Ochoa played brilliantly for his team and made this occasion memorable forever.
Guillermo Ochoa joins select players to play six World Cups
As soon as he entered the match against Czechia, Ochoa has joined those players in the world who have played six FIFA World Cups. Now the names of Argentina’s Lionel Messi and Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo have also been added to this special list. Ochoa was in the team as a backup goalkeeper in the 2006 and 2010 World Cups, while he got a place in the team as the main goalkeeper in the 2014, 2018 and 2022 World Cups. Let us tell you that Mexico had defeated Chakia 3-0 in this match.
What did Ochoa say after Mexico’s win?
After Mexico’s 3-0 win, Ochoa told the fans that the best thing is that people understand your hard work and efforts. I always try to show my best game for them and leave my mark. I think I couldn’t have had a better farewell than today. This farewell ground was also very special for Ochoa. Their last match took place at the Azteca Stadium. This is the same ground where he started playing professional football for the first time for Club America in 2004.
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