Overview
- FIFA has officially notified the Mexican federation that Álvaro Fidalgo is eligible to represent Mexico after completing the required process.
- Héctor Herrera stated he would not call naturalized or foreign-born players, arguing opportunities should go to Mexico-born talents such as Obed Vargas, Gilberto Mora and Marcel Ruiz.
- Responding from Spain, Fidalgo said he respects Herrera’s view, affirmed he holds a Mexican passport and is open to playing for Mexico, and emphasized that Javier Aguirre will decide.
- Reporting indicates Aguirre could consider Fidalgo for March friendlies against Portugal and Belgium, though no call-up has been announced.
- Fidalgo recently moved from Club América to Real Betis, a return to Europe that has increased attention on his potential national-team role.