40-year-old Mexican goalkeeper Ochoa was selected for the national team's World Cup squad, and is about to embark on his sixth World Cup journey. On social media, he emotionally recalled his journey from a dream-chasing youth to a six-time veteran, stating, "Dreams don't just come true once, you have to fight for them every day."

Below is Ochoa's social media content

Today, I don't want to count the years gone by, I just want to look back at the journey I've taken.

I think of the boy who once dreamed of wearing this jersey, and I think of those who made that dream come true. Every training session, every sacrifice, every fall, every time getting back up and moving forward—because a call-up is much more than just a list.

It's a path paved with a lifetime of struggle, learning, and a deep love for these colors.

Today, I gaze at this moment with immense gratitude—for everything I've experienced, for everything football has given me, and for still having the opportunity to represent Mexico after all these years.

If this journey has taught me anything, it's that: dreams don't just come true once, you have to fight for them every day.

And today, that boy, when he puts on this jersey, still feels the same ecstasy in his heart. With sincerity, pride, and deep gratitude. For Mexico... always.