2025 Mexico Gold Cup Roster: All 26 players on the squad
As Mexico prepares to defend its title at the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup, head coach Javier Aguirre has unveiled a 26-man squad that combines seasoned veterans with promising newcomers.
The team aims to continue its dominance in the region, building on its record nine Gold Cup titles. Below is the full, alphabetized player list, including each player's position, club affiliation, and international experience. 2025 Mexico Gold Cup Roster Goalkeepers Ángel Malagón (Club América)
Raul Rangel (CD Guadalajara)
Francisco Guillermo Ochoa (Salernitana) Defenders Jorge Sanchez (Cruz Azul)
Cesar Montes (FC Lokomotiv Moscow)
Johan Vasquez (Genoa FC)
Gilberto Mora (Xolos de Tijuana)
Jesus Orozco (Cruz Azul)
Luis Chavez (CD Dynamo Moscow)
Mateo Chávez (AZ Alkmaar) Midfielders Edson Alvarez (West Ham United FC)
Erik Lira (Cruz Azul)
Carlos Rodríguez (Cruz Azul)
Israel Reyes (Club América)
Marcel Ruiz (Toluca)
Orbelin Pineda (AEK Athens FC)
Angel Sepulveda (Toluca)
Roberto Alvarado (CD Guadalajara) Forwards
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