Mexico City, June 25 -- The Mexico national football team paid a heartfelt tribute to veteran goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa while praising his unmatched legacy after a landmark moment in his international career.

The legendary goalkeeper finally made his FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament debut during Mexico's dominant 3-0 victory over the Czech Republic on Wednesday (local time).

In a post on X, the national team lauded their long-time captain's contribution to Mexican football, describing his journey and impact as extraordinary.

"Historic, our captain. An unmatched legacy for Guillermo Ochoa," the Mexico national team wrote.

In the 77th minute, head coach Javier Aguirre opted to bring on Ochoa by substituting starter Raul Rangel, marking a...