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Mexico seeks World Cup redemption with 2026 roster
By CARLOS RODRIGUEZ | The Associated Press at NBC DFW
· June 1, 2026
· 2 min read
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico coach Javier Aguirre opted for a new generation of players to use home ground advantage at the World Cup in a bid to seek redemption after one of the worst failures for El Tri in modern times at Qatar 2022. “El Vasco” Aguirre, guiding the Mexican team into a World Cup for t
Key takeaway “El Vasco” Aguirre, guiding the Mexican team into a World Cup for the third time, overhauled a squad that floundered in Qatar and failed to advance from the first round for the first time since 1978.
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Category: arts ·
Published: June 1, 2026 ·
Source: NBC DFW ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico coach Javier Aguirre opted for a new generation of players to use home ground advantage at the World Cup in a bid to seek redemption after one of the worst failures for El Tri in modern times at Qatar 2022. “El Vasco” Aguirre, guiding the Mexican team into a World Cup for t
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