How Many Foreign Players from Liga MX Will Compete in the 2026 World Cup?
With just days left until the 2026 World Cup opener between Mexico and South Africa at Estadio Azteca, all squads have been finalized. Out of the 1,248 players registered with FIFA, the majority hail from major European leagues.
However, Liga MX maintains a presence with 14 foreign players set to compete, excluding the 12 players representing the Mexican national team.
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