Mexico National Team Nations League squad vs Jamaica, Digi Mart USA News (Mexico): Mexico head coach Rafael Márquez has officially announced the list of players called up for the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal series against Jamaica, marking the start of the national team’s official commitments on the road toward the 2030 World Cup.
After a start to his tenure with two draws and two defeats in friendly matches, the coach from Michoacán restructured the national roster, combining the return of established figures with the inclusion of new players who compete in European football.
Among the most notable call-ups is the return of striker Julián Quiñones (Al-Qadisiya), who has recovered from an injury that kept him out of the previous preparation matches. Winger Jesús “Tecatito” Corona (Monterrey) also returns after a four-year absence.
Márquez also gave a chance to Armando León, a striker with five goals for NK Osijek of Croatia who receives his first senior national team call-up. He also named young players Santiago Sandoval and Andrés Montaño to strengthen the attacking generation.
Recurring names Edson Álvarez and Hirving Lozano were left out of the squad.
The squad called up by the coaching staff is as follows.
Goalkeepers: Raúl Rangel (Chivas), Óscar García (León) and Alex Padilla (Athletic Bilbao).
Defenders: Diego Campillo (Chivas), Johan Vásquez (Genoa), Jesús Orozco Chiquete (Cruz Azul), César Montes (Lokomotiv Moscow), Israel Reyes (América), Rodrigo Huescas (FC Copenhagen), Kevin Álvarez (América), Jesús Gallardo (Toluca) and Mateo Chávez (AZ Alkmaar).
Midfielders: Luis Romo (Chivas), Erik Lira (Cruz Azul), Obed Vargas (Atlético de Madrid), Erick Sánchez (América), Gilberto Mora (Tijuana) and Álvaro Fidalgo (Real Betis).
Forwards: Isaías Violante (América), Roberto Alvarado (Chivas), Alexis Vega (Toluca), Santiago Giménez (FC Porto) and Armando González (Olympiacos).
Training camp in Riviera Maya and historic return to Monterrey
The national team will begin its training camp on November 8 in the Riviera Maya to work on climate adaptation before traveling to Kingston.
The first leg against Jamaica will be played on Saturday, November 14 at Independence Park, while the second leg will take place on Tuesday, November 17 at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, Nuevo León. It will be the first time the Monterrey venue hosts an official senior national team match.
