**Javier Aguirre Announces First Roster for His Third Stint with the Mexican National Team**
Javier Aguirre has released his first roster list for the Mexican National Team in what marks his third tenure as the head coach. Aguirre’s debut match for this period is set for Saturday, September 7, against New Zealand at the Rose Bowl Stadium. This will be followed by a match against Canada at the AT&T Stadium on Tuesday, September 10 as part of the FIFA International Match Calendar.
Aguirre, along with his assistant Rafael Márquez, was officially introduced as the new technical team on August 1. The announced roster plays a critical role in preparing for the 2026 World Cup.
### Included Players:
**Goalkeepers:**
– Ángel Malagón (Club América)
– Raúl Rangel (Chivas)
– Alex Padilla (Athletic Bilbao)
**Defenders:**
– Julián Araujo (Bournemouth)
– Alan Mozo (Chivas)
– Israel Reyes (Club América)
– César Montes (Almería)
– Johan Vásquez (Genoa)
– Víctor Guzmán (Monterrey)
– Jesús Angulo (Tigres)
– Jesús Gallardo (Toluca)
**Midfielders:**
– Luis Romo (Cruz Azul)
– Fidel Ambriz (Monterrey)
– Erik Lira (Cruz Azul)
– Carlos Rodríguez (Cruz Azul)
– Luis Chávez (Dynamo Moscow)
– Sebastián Córdova (Tigres)
– Orbelín Pineda (AEK Athens)
**Forwards:**
– Diego Lainez (Tigres)
– Julián Quiñones (Al-Qadisiya)
– Roberto Alvarado (Chivas)
– Marcelo Flores (Tigres)
– César Huerta (Pumas)
– Guillermo Martínez (Pumas)
– Santiago Giménez (Feyenoord)
– Henry Martín (Club América)
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**Additional News on the Mexican National Team**
### Mexico Secures Victory Against New Zealand in Pre-World Cup Friendly
In a thrilling match held at the Rose Bowl Stadium, Mexico secured a 3-1 victory against New Zealand, demonstrating the effectiveness of new head coach Javier Aguirre’s strategies. Goals came from forwards Santiago Giménez and Henry Martín, with midfielder Luis Chávez sealing the win with a stunning free-kick.
### Preparation Intensifies as Mexico Faces Canada
As Mexico prepares for their next friendly against Canada at the AT&T Stadium, Aguirre emphasized the importance of building team chemistry and fine-tuning strategies. This match is seen as another crucial step in readying the squad for the 2026 World Cup.
### Focus Shifts to Defensive Strengthening
Assistant coach Rafael Márquez has been focusing on defensive drills in recent training sessions, aiming to bolster the team’s backline. With defenders like César Montes and Johan Vásquez in top form, Mexico is optimistic about solidifying their defense ahead of major international fixtures.
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