Henry Martín Mexico national team omission, Digi Mart USA News: América striker Henry Martín was left out of Rafael Márquez’s Mexico national team squad for the November FIFA international window, a decision that has drawn attention given his strong form in the Apertura 2026 Liga MX season.
Speaking to reporters after a 1-1 draw between Pumas and América in Matchday 16 of the Apertura 2026 tournament, Martín was asked about his absence from the squad. He said he did not view the decision as unfair, noting that each coach has his own perspective and that the final authority over selections rests with the coach, particularly for the national team.
“It’s not an injustice. Every coach, especially the Mexico coach, has the authority and the decision to choose his players.
One works not to be in the national team, but to be at his club. The cherry on top of the cake is that, going to the national team,” Martín said.
The captain of Las Águilas added that he is concentrating fully on his team and his own performance, and that results will follow. He said that if he is called up to Mexico at some point, he would be happy to accept, calling the national team a source of pride and passion for everyone involved.
Martín returned to action after a pair of difficult tournaments hampered by injuries. The Mexican forward is closing out one of his best half-seasons with América, scoring 11 goals in 16 matchdays, which places him second in the league’s individual scoring charts behind Salomón Rondón.
Martín also continues to add to his historical record with the club. He is now the fourth-highest goalscorer in Club América history with 128 goals, trailing Octavio Vial (152), Cuauhtémoc Blanco (153) and Luis Roberto Alves “Zague” (188).
