‘Memo’ Ochoa has been a mainstay for Mexico but is he still their man in 2026?

Guillermo Ochoa has spent half his life as the last line of defense for Mexico’s national team.

Still holding it down as a top option for Mexico at goalkeeper at age 39, he began what would be a 20-year international career as a fresh-faced 20-year-old in 2005. In that span, he’s led Mexico in four FIFA World Cups and was the backup in another (2006). Now he’s priming himself to lead the group in 2026 when Mexico, alongside Canada and the United States host soccer’s grandest event.

It’s not uncommon for a goalkeeper to play for decades with any one club or country, but for anyone who

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