Mexico players want Ochoa for historic WC start

With their spot already guaranteed into the knockout rounds, Mexico players were in full support of a possible historic start for goalkeeping icon Guillermo "Memo" Ochoa against Czechia in their World Cup group stage finale on Wednesday.

Ochoa, 40, was named to Mexico's squad for a sixth World Cup, joining players such as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in that milestone.

However, unlike Messi and Ronaldo, Ochoa has yet to play in this tournament, serving as backup to Chivas goalkeeper Raúl "Tala" Rangel .

"Obviously, it would be extraordinary. Something really cool for 'Memo.' For me, he's a…