This is the anticipated starting XI Diego Cocca plans to deploy for his debut against Suriname in the Concacaf Nations League.
A new era begins for the Mexican national team under the guidance of Diego Cocca. The squad will reconnect after the World Cup Qatar 2022, using the Concacaf Nations League as a bridge to the regional final and as a chance to reset ahead of the summer schedule. The goal is to earn a place in the grand final of the competition while building momentum for upcoming fixtures.
In addition, the team aims to sharpen its form for what will be a busy Tricolor summer, with Mexico set to participate in the Gold Cup 2023.
For GOAL, the focus is on identifying the selected starting lineup, the depth options on the bench, and other strategic details that shape Cocca’s approach.
THE FORMATION OF MEXICO
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Mexico is expected to operate with a 4-2-3-1 system, a setup designed to control possession from midfield while maintaining an aggressive posture in attack. The shape seeks to blend organized defense with quick transitions, enabling the team to press high and probe with pace when in possession.
THE MEXICO LINEUP
Diego Cocca banks on the following players as the starting eleven for the match against Suriname: Carlos Acevedo; Kevin Álvarez, Néstor Araujo, Jesús Angulo, Gerardo Arteaga, Fernando Beltrán, Érick Sánchez, Carlos Rodríguez, Uriel Antuna, Érick Gutiérrez and Santiago Giménez.
THE CAPTAIN OF MEXICO
As a central figure in the squad, Cocca is expected to appoint Néstor Araujo as the captain, signaling leadership on and off the pitch and reinforcing the team’s defensive spine with his experience and composure.
REPLACEMENT BENCH OF MEXICO
- Antonio Rodríguez
- Israel Reyes
- Gilbert Sepúlveda
- Julian Araujo
- John Vasquez
- Alfonso González
- Roberto Alvarado
- Marcel Ruiz
- Diego Lainez
- Sebastián Córdoba
- Roberto de la Rosa
Note: The squad composition reflects a balance of established performers and emerging talents, coupled with strategic flexibility to respond to the flow of the game and the tactical requirements of the opponent.