Mexico Names 35-Man Squad for June Friendlies Against Switzerland, Turkey

Mexico's national soccer team is preparing for the 2025 Gold Cup with a 35-player roster announced by coach Javier Aguirre, including notable returns of Hirving 'Chucky' Lozano and goalkeeper Guillermo 'Memo' Ochoa. The squad features a blend of experienced internationals and emerging talents, with players active in both European leagues and Liga MX, such as Johan Vásquez, Santiago Giménez, Raúl Jiménez, and Marcel Ruiz. Mexico will play two warm-up friendlies against Switzerland and Turkey in the United States on June 7 and June 10, respectively, before starting their Gold Cup campaign against the Dominican Republic on June 14, followed by matches against Suriname and Costa Rica. The final 26-player squad for the tournament will be announced after these friendlies, with some players from Club América potentially joining depending on their participation in the FIFA Club World Cup play-in against LAFC. Aguirre is managing roster challenges due to club commitments and aims to optimize training and team cohesion ahead of the tournament. These preparations are seen as critical steps toward Mexico’s goals for the Gold Cup and the upcoming 2026 World Cup.