Overview
- FIFA approved Fidalgo’s one-time change of association, confirming his eligibility for Mexico in official competitions.
- He becomes selectable in the March 2026 international window, with reports indicating the earliest call-up on March 28 against Portugal.
- He cannot feature in Mexico’s February 25 friendly against Iceland in Querétaro because it falls outside a FIFA date.
- Fidalgo moved from Club América to Real Betis this week and made his Copa del Rey debut against Atlético Madrid.
- A former Spain youth international with no senior caps, he now faces a short evaluation window under coach Javier Aguirre before Mexico’s June 11 World Cup opener versus South Africa.