Ochoa’s last ride? Mexico’s evergreen keeper closes on a sixth World Cup and a place in rare company

Guillermo Ochoa is poised to become one of just three players to appear at six FIFA World Cups, a milestone currently shared only by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. As Mexico build toward a home-soil tournament in 2026, his presence raises big questions about leadership, succession, and how El Tri want to win.