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Is Guillermo Ochoa Playing Tonight for Mexico vs. Ecuador in the World Cup?
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Tonight, Mexico will be playing in the Round of 32 against Ecuador at Mexico City Stadium. Mexico made history after winning all three of their group stage matches in Group A.
Mexico defeated Czechia 3-0 last week, and the match was special for Mexican fans not only for the historic win but also because fans witnessed Guillermo Ochoa in action for his 6th World Cup .
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Ochoa did not play for Mexico against South Africa or South Korea , but the legendary goalkeeper played around 16 minutes; Ochoa did not start the match, but he replaced Raul Rangel in the 78th minute.
Following the win, Ochoa was honored on the pitch by his teammates and the fans at Mexico City Stadium since the 2026 World Cup will be his last World Cup as a professional player.
Guillermo Ochoa, Goalkeeper for Mexico, celebrates with his teammates after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A match between Czechia and Mexico at Mexico City Stadium on June 24, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Cesar Gomez/Jam Media/Getty Images)Photo by Cesar Gomez/Jam Media/Getty Images
For the match against Ecuador tonight, fans are hoping to see Ochoa in action again due to the high stakes.
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Guillermo Ochoa On Mexico Bench vs. Ecuador
Guillermo Ochoa is expected to start on the Mexico bench for the match against Ecuador tonight. Ochoa is seen as the second-choice goalkeeper in the national team.
Raul 'Tala' Rangel is expected to start his fourth straight game for Mexico, with Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre trusting him the most; Rangel has kept three clean sheets.
Ochoa is not expected to play in the 2026 World Cup again unless Rangel or Carlos Acevedo gets injured during the competition.
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The match against Czechia was the perfect scenario for Ochoa to play as Mexico had already qualified for the knockout stages, and Mexico were 2-0 up by the time the goalkeeper was coming on the pitch from the bench.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Jun 30, 2026, where it first appeared in the Soccer section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
