News, goals, and analysis – only on the official A BOLA app. World Cup The Mexican goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa has officially announced the end of his professional career, which spanned over two decades. At 41 years old, the legendary player communicated his decision through an emotional video posted on his social media this Tuesday. The news, which had a significant impact in Mexico, confirms that the legendary goalkeeper will hang up his gloves for good. The announcement comes after his participation in the 2026 World Cup, a tournament in which he solidified his legendary status by being called up for his sixth World Cup, the fourth in which he played. In a message shared on his official account, Ochoa expressed gratitude and emotion. “I never imagined how far a dream could take me. Today, I can only look back with pride and say: THANK YOU. Thanks to my family. Thank you to my teammates. Thank you to every fan who was there at every step of the way. I carry with me the affection of millions of people and the peace of having given everything for Mexico. No one can take away what we lived. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for everything,” he wrote, sharing an emotional video. A post shared by Guillermo Ochoa (@yosoy8a) Throughout his career, the experienced goalkeeper represented several clubs, including Aves SAD in Portugal during the 2024/25 season, leaving a mark on Mexican and international football, but mainly in World Cups. His last game was for the national team in the third group stage match, where he faced the Czech Republic (3-0) for 12 minutes.
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