World Cup 2026: Mexico Football Federation threatens to drop players over training camp row

The Mexican Football Federation has issued an ultimatum to domestic Liga MX players, threatening to drop them from the 2026 World Cup squad if they do not report to a training camp beginning Wednesday, 6 May. The camp, being held at the federation's High-Performance Centre in Mexico City under coach Javier Aguirre, falls outside FIFA's designated international window and conflicts with the Liga MX play-offs. Players who choose to remain with their clubs risk losing their places in Mexico's World Cup squad.