FIFA authorized his change of federation, after meeting the requirements that allow him to be called up to the Mexican National Team.
The midfielder of Betis, Álvaro Fidalgoyou are already eligible for Mexicoonce the FIFA authorized his change of federation, after meeting the requirements that allow him to be called to the Mexican National Team.
As reported ESPNsince the beginning of the week, the FMF sent the necessary documentation so that the native of Spain could play with Mexico and fight for a place in the World Cup 2026.
The Mexican Soccer Federation sent the necessary documentation since the beginning of the week, to clear up the doubt about whether the soccer player originally from Oviedo, Spain, could change federation and be eligible by Mexico.
The doubt of the highest body of Mexican football was whether the 28-year-old player had met the requirement of living five consecutive years in Mexicobecause he was transferred to Betis of Spain, just in the days when it was celebrating five years in Mexican territory.
Once the analysis of the documentation is done, by the FIFAthe organization approved the change of federation of Noblemanso the footballer can represent Mexicoif required by Javier Aguirre.
Initially, the 28-year-old player was considered for the match to be played by the Mexican National Team on February 25 in Querétaro, with pure players from the Liga MXbut may not be considered when transferred to Spanish football.
Now, Nobleman You only have one window to earn a place towards the World Cup 2026and it will be on the FIFA date in March, in which Mexico will face Portugal, at the Banorte Stadium, and Belgium, in Chicago.
The footballer himself has acknowledged that he intends to play with the Mexican National Teamafter he obtained Mexican nationality in 2024.
