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Jiménez, Álvarez and Lozano to Power Mexico’s November 18 MexTour Match against Paraguay at San Antonio’s Alamodome
Both FIFA World Cup–bound squads name top rosters for pivotal match on their road to the global tournament
NEW YORK AND MEXICO CITY (Friday, November 7, 2025) – With only a few matches left to test tactics and lineups before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Mexico Men’s National Team manager Javier Aguirre today announced an elite 26-player roster for its upcoming MexTour match against Paraguay on Nov. 18 at San Antonio’s famed Alamodome. The South American side also announced a strong 28-player list for the game, providing fans a preview of next year’s global tournament in what will be a battle between two World Cup–qualified teams.
Mexico is led by team captain, Fenerbahçe center back Edson Álvarez and popular Fulham striker Raúl Jiménez, as well as two MLS standouts, San Diego FC star forward Hirving ‘Chucky” Lozano and Seattle Sounders FC’s rising midfielder, Obed Vargas.
Standout players on the Paraguay roster include Atlanta United’s flashy midfielder Miguel Almirón, Brighton’s rising central midfielder Diego Gómez, and Palmeiras’ speedy left winger Ramón Sosa. |
