Eight years after Hirving “Chucky” Lozano became a Mexico national team cult hero with his winner against Germany, the dynamic winger has reportedly opted not to be considered by Javier Aguirre for El Tri’s 2026 World Cup roster in favor of continuing to earn his lucrative salary with San Diego FC.
Lozano hasn’t played a single minute since San Diego’s elimination from the MLS Cup playoffs on Nov. 29, 2025. After becoming the club’s first Designated Player signing ahead of their debut season in Major League Soccer, El Chucky’s relationship with manager Mikey Varas and the team’s sporting structure ruptured.
