The new era of the Mexican National Team begins with the presentation of the list of call-ups by Rafael Márquez for the friendly matches in September. The return of Hirving Chucky Lozano is one of the main highlights. The call-up includes 30 players who will represent the country in a new cycle.
The coach of the Tricolor, Rafael Márquez, announced the list of call-ups on the afternoon of Thursday, September 17, marking the start of his tenure as head coach. The requests for players from Liga MX clubs have been limited to two per club to avoid absences during the Apertura 2026 competition.
The core of the team consists mainly of players from Club Chivas, which contributes six players out of the 30 selected. Raúl Tala Rangel remains the main goalkeeper following his outstanding performance in the 2026 World Cup. Additionally, the inclusion of Álex Padilla in the goal and the opportunity for Óscar García de León stand out.
The list of call-ups is as follows:
Goalkeepers:
Raúl Rangel — Guadalajara
Óscar García — León
Álex Padilla — Athletic Bilbao
Defenders:
Johan Vásquez — Genoa
César Montes — Lokomotiv
Víctor Guzmán — Monterrey
Israel Reyes — América
Everardo López — Toluca
Jorge Sánchez — Atlas
Jesús Gallardo — Toluca
Mateo Chávez — AZ Alkmaar
Diego Campillo – Guadalajara
Midfielders:
Erik Lira — Cruz Azul
Luis Chávez — Dynamo Moscow
Obed Vargas — Atlético Madrid
Jeremy Márquez — Cruz Azul
Orbelín Pineda — Monterrey
Álvaro Fidalgo — Real Betis
Alan Cervantes — América
Denzell García — FC Juárez
Gilberto Mora — Tijuana
Luis Romo – Guadalajara
Forwards:
Roberto Alvarado — Guadalajara
Hirving Lozano — LA Galaxy
Santiago Giménez — Porto
Armando González — Olympiacos
Germán Berterame — Inter Miami
Hugo Camberos — Guadalajara
Santiago Sandoval — Guadalajara
Isaías Violante — América
Regarding the schedule, Márquez’s first matches as head coach will include matches against Colombia and Peru in September, as well as a series of matches in October against the United States and Chile. Márquez emphasizes the continuity of the work previously done by Javier Aguirre, while seeking to incorporate his own tactical approach.
During his presentation, Márquez outlined a plan that includes thorough monitoring of 60 players, including young talents, who will be continuously evaluated throughout the year. This approach aims to optimize the quality of the team and ensure that players arrive in their best shape for the national team. “The internal competition will allow us to get the maximum level from each member,” stated the coach, highlighting the need for each player to prove their worth at their respective clubs.
Source: www.infobae.com
