It was a year of ups and downs for the Mexico national team, but through it all, there were a number of players that stood out above the rest, delivering when called upon and raising their status as key members of El Tri ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Mexico re-established its historical status as the dominant force in Concacaf during Javier Aguirre’s first full year since returning for a third stint as Mexico’s manager. El Tri deservedly won both the Nations League and the Gold Cup, beating every other major national team in the region along the way.
