Javier Aguirre will have to find a substitute for Cesar MontesMexican center back who will miss the match Mexico against South Korea for Day 2 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 TMafter he was sent off in the opening match against South Africa; However, the national coach revealed to Aztec Sports who will be chosen to fill that position.
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Javier Aguirre reveals who will replace César Montes in the match against South Korea
Javier Aguirre spoke with David Medrano and Azteca Deportes about the person in charge of filling the position Cesar Montes in the match against South Korea on the stadium field Guadalajara.
“Edson (Álvarez), Israel (Reyes), inclusive (Luis) Romothey can play, Romo plays with a line of five. Those three are the ones I have there for any emergency. Edson is agile, he started his career there, he has a good aerial game, he behaves well in the crossing, he has good ball delivery, all three have good aerial game, Edson is lighter and has good ball delivery and Luis and Isra have a craft,” Aguirre said in an exclusive interview with Medrano.
The Mexican National Team will need the victory against South Korea on the court of the Guadalajara Stadiumbut will have to face its ghosts since Mexico has never won outside the Azteca Stadium when hosting a World Cup.
The Mexican team comes to this match with three points in the bag thanks to their victory in the inaugural edition of the 2026 World Cup against South Africa, which they defeated 2-0.
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