Ochoa, Fidalgo highlight Mexico's squad for Portugal, Belgium tests

"The 40-year-old Ochoa had not been called up since last year's Gold Cup, where he was a substitute throughout the tournament behind Luis Ángel Malagón, who ruptured his Achilles tendon last week and will miss the World Cup. Ochoa, who is seeking his sixth World Cup, has not started since November 2014, when El Tri lost 2-0 to Honduras."

"Fidalgo, who was born in Spain, received his Mexican citizenship earlier this year. The 28-year-old midfielder, who was key in helping Club América win three consecutive championships, has been a regular starter for Real Betis since signing with that club early last month."

"Aguirre also called up 20-year-old midfielder Obed Vargas, who signed with Atlético Madrid last month. Fidalgo and Vargas will help Aguirre cover absences due to injury to Marcel Ruiz, who tore his ACL, and Edson Álvarez, who had ankle surgery earlier this year."

Mexico's coach Javier Aguirre selected a 26-man roster for warm-up matches against Portugal on March 28 at Azteca stadium and Belgium on March 31 at Soldier Field in Chicago. Veteran goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa returns after missing the Gold Cup, stepping in after Luis Ángel Malagón ruptured his Achilles tendon. Midfielder Álvaro Fidalgo receives his first call-up after obtaining Mexican citizenship earlier in the year. The 28-year-old Fidalgo, who won three consecutive championships with Club América, recently joined Real Betis. Young midfielder Obed Vargas, who signed with Atlético Madrid, also earned selection. These additions address injuries to Marcel Ruiz and Edson Álvarez.

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