Mexico icon Guillermo Ochoa has officially announced his retirement from active competition, bringing the curtain down on a remarkable 22-year career that saw him become a global cult hero. The 41-year-old shot-stopper featured across six different World Cup tournaments, a feat matched only by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Guillermo Ochoa — widely considered among the greatest Mexican goalkeepers in history—announced his retirement from elite soccer on Tuesday, bringing an end to a distinguished 22-year professional career. Ochoa, who turned 41 last week, had previously stated that the 2026 World Cup would be his last tournament, though speculation had swirled about whether he might sign with a new club to extend his playing days. Ochoa was selected on Mexico's roster for six World Cups — a number shared only by icons Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

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Mexico are sure to provide England with a stern test in World Cup last-16 showdown at the Estadio Azteca

Mexico's players have declared they are ready to produce the performance of their lives against England as Javier Aguirre's side prepare to defend their formidable home record in Sunday's World Cup round-of-16 clash at the Estadio Azteca. El Tri head into the knockout tie with confidence after winning all three of their group matches at…

Guillermo Ochoa played in Mexico's previous match in the 2026 World Cup against Czechia.

After sweeping through World Cup group play, Mexico would play its next two matches on home soil, beginning with Tuesday's clash with Ecuador.

Silvia Izquierdo is a staff photojournalist with The Associated Press and is based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. During her 20-plus year career she has covered World Cup tournaments, the Olympics, breaking news, social issues and political developments. During halftime of Wednesday's match between Mexico and Czechia, the stadium lights went dark and thousands of fans illuminated the stands with their cellphone flashlights.