Mexican national team coach Javier Aguirre praised several forwards ahead of the friendly match against Belgium. He highlighted Raúl Jiménez, Santi Giménez, and Julián Quiñones. Aguirre stated that Chivas striker Armando 'Hormiga' González has a 'high level' and is a forward 'for many years'. However, the coach did not specify if he would call González to the final squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. González, the current top scorer in the Clausura 2026, is willing to even be a water carrier to be part of the team. He also commented on his miss against Portugal, saying such high-level matches help him develop. Meanwhile, Aguirre did not release the final squad, only mentioning some players, including the injured Giménez.
