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Gutiérrez, Ledezma Complete One-Time Switch to Mexico After FIFA Approval

FIFA’s confirmation makes the American-born midfielders eligible for Javier Aguirre’s World Cup selections.

Overview

  • Mexico said FIFA confirmed the eligibility of Brian Gutiérrez and Richard Ledezma, and a federation representative confirmed the one-time switches were finalized.
  • Both players were called into Mexico’s January friendlies against Panama and Bolivia following the approvals.
  • Gutiérrez and Ledezma had represented the United States at youth level and briefly with the senior team before changing federations.
  • Ledezma has one USMNT cap from 2020, while Gutiérrez made two senior appearances in 2025.
  • The finalized switches make them available for selection ahead of Mexico’s June 11 World Cup opener against South Africa.