Overview
- The Mexican federation told domestic players on Wednesday that any no-show to the Mexico City camp would be cut from the World Cup squad, starting preparations with a 20-man Liga MX group selected by coach Javier Aguirre.
- After backlash over a carve-out for Toluca’s Concacaf Champions Cup semifinal against LAFC, reports indicated the permission was pulled and Jesús Gallardo and Alexis Vega were expected to join the national camp.
- Chivas owner Amaury Vergara first ordered five call-ups back to the club following a 3-1 quarterfinal first-leg loss to Tigres, then the club announced its players would report on time to protect their World Cup chances.
- The schedule clash stems from a camp set outside FIFA’s release period, with Liga MX playoffs ongoing and the Champions Cup concluding May 30, while FIFA requires releases by May 25 except for continental finalists.
- Twelve domestic call-ups are widely reported as near locks for the final roster, raising stakes for players who could miss the World Cup and for clubs losing starters during the postseason ahead of Mexico’s June 1 squad deadline.