At the conclusion of his sixth World Cup, the first Mexican player to complete such a feat, Guillermo “Memo” Ochoa, will be hanging up his cleats. Ochoa, who began his career with the national team in 2006, has been a vital player for the past two decades, inspiring generations of soccer players.

“I've enjoyed each moment there. I gave it my all. I leave in peace, with my head held high and proud to have experienced this,” he stated in an interview with FIFA.

​Although he made the roster, this time around, he will be more of a mentor to the young team. Mexico, who beat South Africa in their World Cup opener, will play South Korea back in their home country on Thursday at 9 P. M in Guadalajara, Mexico. 

Soccer legends Argentina's Leonardo Messi and Portugal’s Christian Ronaldo also kick off their 2026 FIFA campaign in the upcoming days. Argentina is taking on Algeria on Tuesday at 9 P.M EST, and Portugal is facing the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday at 1 P.M EST.