Mexico have announced a strong 20-man squad for their international friendly against Ghana later this month as both nations step up preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The highly anticipated encounter is scheduled for May 22 in Mexico and is expected to serve as a major test for the two sides ahead of the global tournament, which kicks off in June.
Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre has named a balanced squad blending experienced internationals with emerging talents as he fine-tunes his team for the Mundial. Key players selected for the fixture include defender Jesús Gallardo, versatile defender Israel Reyes, midfielder Brian Gutiérrez and winger Alexis Vega.
As one of the host nations for the 2026 World Cup, Mexico are expected to use the match as an important rehearsal before opening their campaign against South Africa on June 11. The clash against the Black Stars is also viewed as a strategic test against African opposition before the tournament begins.
For Ghana national football team, the friendly offers another opportunity for head coach Carlos Queiroz to assess his squad and tactical approach ahead of Ghana’s World Cup campaign.
The Black Stars are set to begin their Group L journey against Panama on June 17 before facing England and Croatia in what is expected to be one of the tournament’s toughest groups.
