Brian Gutiérrez omitted from Mexico squad for Nations League
After participating in the 2026 World Cup, the Chivas midfielder has been left out of Rafael Márquez's latest Mexico call-up.
The situation for Brian Gutiérrez with the Mexican national team has taken a turn. The Chivas player, who was part of the group that competed in the 2026 World Cup under Javier Aguirre, has been left out of Rafael Márquez's squad for the upcoming Nations League quarter-finals against Jamaica.
His absence is notable given his international experience with the national team, especially as he has been regaining his form with his club recently. However, the midfielder struggled to establish himself as an undisputed starter for the Guadalajara side during the Apertura 2026 tournament, which may have influenced the coaching staff's decision to explore other alternatives.
During the current tournament, Gutiérrez has made 12 appearances, starting six games and playing a total of 624 minutes. This represents a stark contrast in his recent career trajectory: shifting from participating in the world's premier international tournament to missing out on a squad list as the national team begins to look toward new options for the future.