Overview
- Coach Javier Aguirre included Fidalgo in the squad to face Portugal at Estadio Azteca and Belgium in Chicago later this month.
- Fidalgo, newly eligible for Mexico, posted that he feels pride in the call-up and described Mexico as a country he considers home.
- Real Betis publicly congratulated the player on his first selection after his February 2026 move from Club América.
- Reports note he completed naturalization by late 2024 and received FIFA authorization for a one-time switch in February 2026.
- His selection is viewed as midfield reinforcement for World Cup preparations, with added opportunity due to injuries such as Marcel Ruíz’s, while fan reaction remains divided over naturalized players.