Javier Aguirre, Mexico's national team coach, revealed his lineup for the debut against South Africa in the 2026 World Cup. Who will be the chosen ones? The coach held a press conference before the friendly match against Serbia ahead of the World Cup 2026, where he clarified if the lineup he will show this Thursday in Toluca will be the same for the inaugural game. With a serene and concentrated face ahead of the game at the Nemesio Diez Stadium, Javier Aguirre reversed and accepted that after the preparation game against Australia, he counted that the 11 of this Thursday would be almost similar to the 11 of June 11, but it will not be. "I thought that before Australia, but I have a technical staff that brings me short and gives me minutes", I would have to sit with them and today I don't know really", clarified 'Vasco' Aguirre on the eve of the game against the Serbs. "I know that the game style, if you see the first game, we were here with Honduras, of the game system, whoever plays must be the same, prevail the ball exit, offensive movements, ball recovery, high pressure, medium block, low block, ball detained, whoever plays I think it has been ingrained in the group". Javier Aguirre and the Tricolor will play against Serbia this Thursday at the Nemesio Diez Stadium in Toluca, their last preparation game for the 2026 World Cup, where they will give the 'banderazo' of the start on June 11 at the Banorte or Ciudad de Mexico Stadium against South Africa. Mexico will play their three group stage games in Mexican territory; after the game against the Bafana Bafana; against South Korea will be in Guadalajara on Thursday, June 18, and will close against the Czech Republic on Wednesday, June 24, again at the Ciudad de Mexico Stadium.
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Toluca: Javier Aguirre reveals lineup for debut against South Africa
Javier Aguirre, Mexico's national team coach, revealed his lineup for the debut against South Africa in the 2026 World Cup. Who will be the chosen ones?
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