Mexico World Cup 2022 squad: Team announced for September internationals

The Mexico World Cup 2022 squad is expected to be named in October, and manager Tata Martino has hinted at who could be included with his squad for September’s friendlies.

Mexico face Peru and Colombia later this month as their preparation for the showpiece event in Qatar continues.

El Tri booked their spot at the tournament by finishing second in the CONCACAF section, behind group winners Canada.

This will be Mexico's 17th appearance at the World Cup - only Brazil, Germany, Italy and Argentina have appeared in more editions of the tournament.

Mexico have been knocked out at the last-16 stage of each of the last eight World Cups.

Mexico World Cup 2022 squad: The squad for September friendlies

• GK: Alfredo Talavera (Juarez)

• GK: Rodolfo Cota (Leon)

• GK: Guillermo Ochoa (America)

• DF: Nestor Araujo (America)

• DF: Cesar Montes (Monterrey)

• DF: Johan Vasquez (Cremonese)

• DF: Jorge Sanchez (Ajax)

• DF: Hector Moreno (Monterrey)

• DF: Jevin Alvarez (Pachuca)

• DF: Gerardo Arteaga (Genk)

• DF: Jesus Gallardo (Monterrey)

• DF: Jesus Alberto Angulo (UANL)

• MF: Andres Guardado (Betis)

• MF: Hector Herrera (Houston Dynamo)

• MF: Edson Alvarez (Ajax)

• MF: Orbelin Pineda (AEK Athens)

• MF: Luis Romo (Monterrey)

• MF: Carlos Rodriguez (Cruz Azul)

• MF: Diego Lainez (Braga)

• MF: Erick Gutierrez (PSV)

• MF: Uriel Antuna (Cruz Azul)

• MF: Roberto Alvarado (Guadalajara)

• MF: Bernando Beltran (Guadalajara)

• MF: Erick Sanchez (Pachuca)

• MF: Luis Chavez (Pachuca)

• FW: Raul Jimenez (Wolves)

• FW: Alexis Vega (Guadalajara)

• FW: Rogelio Funes Mori (Monterrey)

• FW: Santiago Gimenez (Feyenoord)

• FW: Henry Martin (America)

• FW: Hirving Lozano (Napoli)

How many players are Mexico allowed to take to the 2022 World Cup?

National managers were allowed to bring 26 players to last summer’s European Championship for the first time at a major tournament, as a special measure brought in due to the COVID-19 pandemic – while last year's Copa America allowed squads of 28 players.

Now it has been announced that 26-player squads will return for the Qatar World Cup, an expansion from the usual 23-man teams.

When will the final Mexico 2022 World Cup squad be announced?

The 2022 World Cup will take place in November and December. The tournament was moved from its usual slot in June and July because it is simply too hot for football in Qatar at that time of year.

FIFA has set a deadline of October 20 for squads to be submitted. That comes 30 days before the opening game between Senegal and the Netherlands. Most nations, including Mexico, will name a preliminary squad some time before that.

Who will make the final Mexico 2022 World Cup squad?

Mexico's current group contains a blend of youth and experience. Stalwarts like Wolves striker Raul Jimenez, Atletico Madrid midfielder Hector Herrera and the 36-year-old goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa are sure to be included if fit.

However, other big names are in danger of missing out or have already confirmed they will not compete in Qatar. Andres Guardado, the 173-cap veteran was excluded from the Mexico squad for the final qualifiers in March. Javier Hernandez has not represented his country since the 2021 Gold Cup.

The attacking duo Hirving Lozano and Jesus Corona will almost certainly be on the plane to Doha. Other key players include Nestor Araujo and Edson Alvarez of Celta Vigo and Ajax respectively.

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