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Namibia: Mexican goalkeeper Ochoa set for historic sixth World Cup – Sport

Namibia: Mexican goalkeeper Ochoa set for historic sixth World Cup – Sport

Africa Links 24 with Helge Schutz
Published on 2026-06-01 20:58:27

Mexican star Guillermo Ochoa is set to become the first goalkeeper to appear in six World Cup finals after being named in the co-hosts’ squad.

The 40-year-old, who plays for Cypriot outfit AEL Limassol, joins superstars Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal and Argentina’s Lionel Messi in performing for the sixth time at the quadrennial football festival.

However, while Ronaldo and Messi are automatic first choices, Ochoa is unlikely to have much game time as he has dropped down the pecking…

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