Hormiga González debuts in the 2026 World Cup with an emotional message from Chicharito

Brazilian legend Ronaldinho appeared in the Canarinha warm-up before the friendly match against Scotland in Miami. Dressed in a Scratch du Oro t-shirt with a basketball design, the former Barcelona player waited for the teams selected on the grass.

Greetings and a special moment

Each player called up by Carlo Ancelotti came up to greet Ronaldinho. The Italian coach also hugged him and spoke briefly with him. But the moment that caught the most attention was the reunion with Neymar, who since he was a child has declared that his great idol is “Dinho.”

The hug between the two was warm and went viral on social networks. Neymar, currently at Santos in Brazil, has not yet had minutes in this World Cup due to an injury that he has been carrying since he arrived in the squad. He is expected to take the field in the next few games to gain rhythm before the knockout phase.

The Mexican National Team faces the Czech Republic this Wednesday at the Mexico City Stadium, already with first place in Group A assured. The match will serve to close the Group Phase and define Javier Aguirre’s ideal eleven.

Who will defend the goal?

The main unknown in the last few hours has been the goal. Aguirre keeps it secret if he will line up Raúl “Tala” Rangel, who has started in the two previous games, or if he will give minutes to Guillermo “Memo” Ochoa in what could be his farewell to the Tricolor.

Rangel, Chivas goalkeeper, responded with solvency against South Africa and South Korea. He kept a clean sheet and made key interventions for the Mexican victories. His good moment positions him as the natural candidate.

On the other hand, Ochoa has six World Cups in his career. Various voices inside and outside the team have expressed the desire to see him play in recognition of his career. Recent reports indicate that he could start or enter the second half as a symbolic gesture. However, the Czech aerial game represents a risk that the coaching staff evaluates carefully.

The brand that came forward

Without Aguirre or the team confirming the lineup, the Michelob ULTRA brand, sponsor of the tournament, published on its X account: “Today, a legend returns to the field. Toasting with a beer to @yosoy8a and twenty years in the FIFA World Cup.”

The message suggests that Ochoa will start, but the final decision remains with the coach. Mexico will seek to add nine points and maintain its steady pace towards the next round.

Colombia suffered against the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but knew how to be patient and won 1-0 at the Guadalajara stadium. Full-back Daniel Muñoz broke the deadlock in the 76th minute with a striker’s finish. The Cafeteros take three points in a match that painted the Perla Tapatia yellow.

Agonizing victory for Colombia

The South American team generated constant danger, but the goal did not come until the second half. Muñoz, from the English Crystal Palace, took advantage of an opportunity to score. “When you contribute, you always contribute from the heart. In the end it doesn’t matter who scores,” he declared in the mixed zone.

“We knew we had to be patient, manage the times,” added the player. He stressed that, despite the minimal difference, they consider themselves well served because the important thing was to win.

The Mexican fans massively supported Colombia. “They have treated us wonderfully at each headquarters. 81 thousand Colombians in Mexico City and today 45 thousand here in Guadalajara,” said Muñoz. “They have made us feel at home, like in Barranquilla.”

With this victory, Colombia has six points in the tournament. The team showed character and patience to break a close score.