CARLOS ACEVEDO WILL DEFEND THE TRICOLOR IN THE 2026 WORLD CUP
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Carlos Acevedo, goalkeeper of Santos Laguna, is part of the list of 26 footballers called up by Head Coach Javier Aguirre to represent Mexico in the 2026 World Cup.
The Guerrero youth player, who has been part of the Tricolor's training camp since May 6, will participate in a World Cup for the first time in his career.
Trained in the Youth Academy of the Guerreros, Carlos has developed his entire professional career wearing the green and white colors, debuting in the Apertura 2016 Tournament.
Carlos Acevedo's call-up for the 2026 World Cup represents the presence of a new Santos Laguna footballer in the highest national team competition at the global level.
The Mexico National Team will face Serbia next Thursday, June 4, at the Nemesio Diez Stadium in Toluca, thus concluding their preparation for the World Cup.
The national team will debut in the World Cup on Thursday, June 11, against South Africa at the Mexico City Stadium.
Mexico National Team Schedule
Mexico vs. Serbia
Preparation Match
Thursday, June 4
Nemesio Diez Stadium
Mexico vs. South Africa
Group Stage – World Cup
Thursday, June 11
Mexico City Stadium
Mexico vs. South Korea
Group Stage – World Cup
Thursday, June 18
Guadalajara Stadium
Czech Republic vs. Mexico
Group Stage – World Cup
Wednesday, June 24
Mexico City Stadium
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