Mexico great Guillermo Ochoa retires after 22-year career

Mexican goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa has announced his retirement from football after a professional career spanning more than two decades.

Mexico's goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa warms up before the round of 32 match between Mexico and Ecuador at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Mexico City Stadium, Mexico, June 30, 2026. (Photo by Francisco Canedo/Xinhua)

The 41-year-old announced his decision on social media after playing in his sixth World Cup.

"I gave it my all, I left everything on the field for my clubs and the national team, and today I hang up my gloves," he said on social media.

Ochoa played the last 12 minutes of Mexico's win over the Czech Republic on June 24, his only appearance at this year's World Cup.

He was capped 154 times for Mexico between 2005 and 2026.