There are just over 100 days to go until the whole world comes to a standstill with the fever and passion of soccer. The 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada, is about to open its doors and ignite the excitement of millions of fans waiting to see what the fate of their national teams will be.
In this scenario, the Mexican national team coached by Javier Aguirre has the historical responsibility of being the protagonist of the opening match against South Africa at the Azteca Stadium, a duel that will mark the start of the world’s most eagerly awaited tournament. However, the hopes of Mexican fans are overshadowed by the current situation of their best players, who have been injured in recent months and are at risk of not making the final list for the tournament.
Mexican national team: List of the most important injured Mexican players
The Mexican national soccer team is in a bit of a crisis months before the World Cup, with at least 10 players considered by Javier Aguirre to be included in the final World Cup list suffering from ailments of varying severity and situations that could compromise their presence in the World Cup. Some of these players are:
- Luis Chavez
The defensive midfielder for Dynamo Moscow in the Russian Premier League tore the ligaments in his right knee during a training session at the 2025 Gold Cup and is slowly returning to the pitch.
- Rodrigo Huescas
The 22-year-old F. C. Copenhagen full-back suffered an anterior cruciate ligament rupture while playing a Champions League match in October 2025. Due to his injury, he could return in April this year, although his place in the World Cup is highly compromised.
- Alexis Vega
The two-time Mexican soccer champion underwent arthroscopic knee surgery that will keep him out of action until the end of February or March, complicating his call-up for friendly matches.
- Edson Alvarez
The captain of the Mexican national team relapsed with an ankle injury and is suspected to require surgery to address his discomfort, making his call-up with Mexico very uncertain.
- Santiago Gimenez
The AC Milan striker was operated on in December 2025 for a blow to his right ankle and after several months of recovery, the scorer could return at the end of February, looking to get up to speed as soon as possible to be called by Javier Aguirre to the World Cup.
The Mexican national team does not have a large number of international stars like other top teams in the world, which is why injuries to its best players are a concern for both fans and the host nation’s management, who hope that their stars will recover and be able to play in the 2026 World Cup.
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