Guillermo Ochoa announces his retirement from professional football

The historic Mexican goalkeeper hangs up his gloves after a 21-year career and six World Cups.

Publicado 4 days ago el 22 de julio a las 00:23 | 2 mins reading |595 vistas | por Miguel Torres

The farewell of a legend

Guillermo Ochoa, historic goalkeeper of the Mexican National Team, announced this Tuesday, July 21, his retirement from professional soccer. He did so after having participated in the 2026 North American World Cup, his sixth World Cup tournament. With almost 21 years of career, the América youth player closes a cycle that made him a symbol of national football.

“I never imagined how far a dream could take me. Today I can only look back with pride and say: THANK YOU. Thanks to my family. Thanks to my teammates. Thanks to every fan who was present at every stage of the way,” he wrote on his social networks.

Ochoa also thanked the tricolor fans for their support: “I take with me the love of millions and the peace of mind of having given everything for Mexico. No one can take what we experienced from us. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for so much.”

Indelible moments

He attended six World Cups (Germany 2006, South Africa 2010, Brazil 2014, Russia 2018, Qatar 2022 and North America 2026), but played in four. In Brazil 2014, his debut as a starter, he stopped a Neymar header that seemed like a sure goal. In Qatar 2022, he saved a penalty against Robert Lewandowski, keeping the score at zero.

His last game was in North America 2026. Javier Aguirre called him up as the third goalkeeper, but gave him 18 minutes against the Czech Republic, in the group stage. He entered with the score 0-2 in favor of Mexico, replacing Raúl Rangel. Nobody knew then that it would be his farewell.

Ochoa leaves in peace, with the recognition of a fan that saw him grow from the youth ranks of América to shine in world soccer. His legacy remains engraved in the history of Mexican sports.

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Mineros and Correcaminos players protest against the end of promotion

3-3 draw in Zacatecas with a minute of protest for the elimination of promotion.

Publicado 9 hours ago el 26 de julio a las 00:27 | 1 min reading

Historical protest at Carlos Vega Villalba

Matchday 1 of the MX Expansion League had an unusual start. Mineros de Zacatecas and Correcaminos tied 3-3, but the score remained in the background. When the initial whistle blew, the 22 players staged a one-minute peaceful demonstration: backward passes, lateral passes and no pressure.

The complaint was clear against the abolition of promotion and relegation in Mexican soccer. After that minute, the game flowed normally. Duván Mina opened the scoring at 20′, and Mauro Pérez equalized before the break.

In the complement, José Ávila scored an agonizing double. Oliver Pérez and Omar Islas also scored to seal the final 3-3. Neither the clubs nor the League have commented so far.

The tie reflects both the competitiveness of the tournament and the urgency of a real dialogue about the future of national football.

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Cruz Azul vs Toluca for the Champion of Champions

Toluca and Cruz Azul face each other for the title of Champion of Champions this Saturday in the United States.

Publicado 10 hours ago el 25 de julio a las 23:01 | 1 min reading

Duel of giants for the Champion of Champions

This Saturday, Toluca and Cruz Azul will define the new monarch of Mexican soccer. The stage will be the Dignity Health Sports Park, in the United States.

The Red Devils arrive after winning their two-time championship, while the cement workers won the most recent tournament by beating Pumas. Both will add one more trophy to their showcases.

The party also pits experience against youth. On the one hand, the veteran Antonio Mohamed; on the other, rookie Joel Huiqui. Each seeks to increase their legacy.

Match details

Day: Saturday, July 25
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park, United States
Transmission: TUDN, Channel 5 and ViX

Don’t miss this match that promises to be a national football spectacle.

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Necaxa and Monterrey seek to remain undefeated in the Apertura 2026

Both teams arrive with a victory on matchday 1. Who will continue adding?

Publicado 11 hours ago el 25 de julio a las 21:49 | 1 min reading

Duel of the undefeated in Aguascalientes

Rayos del Necaxa and Rayados de Monterrey face each other this Sunday, July 26, on date 2 of Apertura 2026. Both teams started the tournament with victory and will seek to maintain the perfect pace.

The hydrocalids want to take advantage of the locality. On matchday 1 they beat Atlante 2-1 in the Clásico del Pueblo. However, their performance at home was one of the weak points last tournament: they barely won three games at Victoria.

For its part, Monterrey debuted with a 3-2 win over Santos Laguna under the direction of Matías Almeida. Outside of the Steel Giant, the Monterrey team only won two games in the previous campaign, with four losses and two draws.

The recent history favors the visit. In Clausura 2026, also on date 2 and in Aguascalientes, the Rayados won 2-0.

Match details

Stadium: Victoria
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Transmission: Fox One

The meeting promises intensity. Necaxa will try to show that their improvement at home was not a coincidence, while Monterrey will seek to impose their hierarchy as a visitor.