Surpassed Messi and Ronaldo! Guillermo Ochoa sets a unique World Cup record

Legendary Mexican goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa has officially etched his name in the golden pages of world football history.

Details: Ochoa has become the first player ever to be named in his national team’s squad for six World Cups. With this remarkable feat, the experienced Mexican has outpaced such titans as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, who each have five tournaments to their name and can only hope to match this record later—when their national teams play their opening matches at the 2026 World Cup.

The goalkeeper’s path to this achievement spans exactly twenty years of an outstanding career. At the 2006 and 2010 World Cups, he traveled as a reserve keeper, but by the 2014 World Cup he made his debut as a starter and became one of the tournament’s standout heroes. This was followed by the 2018 and 2022 tournaments in Qatar, where Ochoa played as captain and the undisputed number one.

Now, at this home World Cup in 2026, the legendary shot-stopper has returned to the role of experienced backup and locker room leader, ready to step up for the team at any moment.

It’s worth noting that after the first half, Mexico leads 1-0.