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Javier Aguirre: The veteran 'El Vasco' steering Mexico's World Cup story

Javier Aguirre, nicknamed El Vasco, is Mexico’s national team manager whose long playing and managerial career — from Club América striker to La Liga and international coach — shapes Mexico’s World Cup 2026 narrative.

Alireza Faghani: a high‑stakes referee whose badge now bridges Iran and Australia

Alireza Faghani, an Iranian‑born referee now listed by FIFA as Australian, combines a résumé of finals and World Cup appointments with recent political visibility that has made his 2026 selection notable.