World Cup: Mexico’s Guillermo Ochoa joins Ronaldo and Messi to become first goalkeeper in football history to…

Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa (13) celebrates after the Czech Republic vs. Mexico soccer World Cup Group A match in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo) Guillermo Ochoa has joined an exclusive list in FIFA World Cup history, becoming only the third player after Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to be named in six World Cup squads. He is also the first goalkeeper to do so.The Mexican goalkeeper reached the milestone during Wednesday’s Group A final against the Czech Republic in Mexico City. Ochoa came on as a substitute and added another chapter to the World Cup journey that began in 2006.Ochoa was part of Mexico’s World Cup squads in 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022 and 2026. Although he did not play a match in the 2006 and 2010 editions, he later became one of Mexico’s key players at the World Cup.Like Messi and Ronaldo, Ochoa has been part of every World Cup tournament since 2006.The milestone came on a successful day for Mexico, who capped a perfect campaign in the group stage with a 3-0 win over the Czech Republic. Having secured qualification to the round of 32, the hosts finished top of Group A by winning all three matches.After a goalless first half, Mexico took control after the break. Mateo Chávez opened the scoring early in the second half after breaking through the Czech defence, while Julián Quiñones added the second goal from close range.Ochoa was introduced later in the match, marking his historic appearance. Mexico wrapped up the win in stoppage time when Álvaro Fidalgo found the net to make it 3-0.The win ensured Mexico finished the group stage with a 100% record and brought momentum into the knockout stages.