New Delhi, July 22 -- MEXICO CITY - The save that defined Guillermo Ochoa came against Brazil at the 2014 World Cup, when Neymar struck at point-blank range and reflexes took over where positioning could not. He would carry that moment through five more World Cup tournaments, matching a record only Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo had achieved, before announcing his retirement on Tuesday after a 22-year career.

Ochoa, 41, confirmed the news in a statement posted to social media, hours after the 2026 FIFA World Cup concluded. He was the longest-serving starter on El Tri's roster when Mexico played England in the round of 16 on July 6 at Estadio Azteca, losing 3-2 in front of a sellout crowd, the first World Cup match played on Mexican s...