The Mexico national football team is preparing for the 2026 World Cup. Oswaldo Sanchez, former Tri goalkeeper, is one of the most iconic players in Mexican football history.

What happened between Oswaldo Sanchez and Guillermo Ochoa?

The feud between Oswaldo Sanchez and Guillermo Ochoa is one of the most memorable moments in Tri history. It all dates back to a friendly match between Mexico and North Korea in 2010, when a mistake by Guillermo Ochoa prompted a visible reaction from Oswaldo Sanchez from the stands.

The truth behind their rift

Oswaldo Sanchez revealed in an interview that his gesture was misinterpreted by the press and that he was not mocking Guillermo Ochoa.

Oswaldo Sanchez's career with the Mexico national football team

- Debuted with Mexico in 1996 - Was a World Cup player in 1998, 2002, and 2006 - Was the Tri's starting goalkeeper in Germany 2006 - Won the Gold Cup in 2003 - Played 98 games with the Mexico national football team Oswaldo Sanchez and Guillermo Ochoa were both called up to the squad for the 2006 World Cup in Germany. At the time, Oswaldo was the starter, Jose de Jesus Corona was the backup, and Ochoa was the third goalkeeper, who was then playing for America.