Guillermo Ochoa Joins Ronaldo and Messi in Elite Six-Time World Cup Squad Club

Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa (13) celebrates after the World Cup Group A football match between Czechia and Mexico in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo)

Guillermo Ochoa has entered 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 achieve the feat. The Mexico goalkeeper reached the milestone during his side's final Group A match against the Czech Republic in Mexico City on Wednesday. Ochoa came on as a substitute and added another chapter to a World Cup journey that began in 2006. Ochoa has been 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 on the World Cup stage. Like Messi and Ronaldo, Ochoa has been included in every World Cup tournament since 2006. The milestone came on a successful day for Mexico, who completed a perfect group-stage campaign with a 3-0 win over Czech Republic. Having already secured qualification for the Round of 32, the hosts finished top of Group A after winning all three of their matches. After a goalless first half, Mexico took control following the break. Mateo Chávez opened the scoring early in the second half after breaking through the Czech defence, while Julián Quiñones added a 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 victory ensured Mexico finished the group stage with a 100 per cent record and carried momentum into the knockout rounds.