Another honour for Obed Vargas with Mexico

Atlético Madrid's Obed Vargas among 23 players called up by Mexico manager Rafael Márquez for Concacaf Nations League quarter-finals against Jamaica on November 14 and 17.

Mexico manager Rafael Márquez has named his squad for the Concacaf Nations League quarter-final ties against Jamaica, with Atlético Madrid midfielder Obed Vargas included alongside Betis' Álvaro Fidalgo and Athletic Club's Álex Padilla. The first leg takes place on November 14 in Kingston, with the return fixture on November 17 at Monterrey's BBVA Stadium. The winner advances directly to the 2027 Gold Cup.

This marks Márquez's first competitive matches as Mexico boss after a difficult start in friendlies, drawing 1-1 with both Colombia and Peru in September, then losing 3-0 to the United States and 2-0 to Chile in October. The squad includes returning striker Julián Quiñones, who was Mexico's leading scorer at the last World Cup, and Porto's Santiago Giménez. Toluca winger Alexis Vega returns after missing the previous international window.