There's something electric in the air at Mexico's training camp this week, and it's coming from a familiar face: Guillermo Ochoa.

At 40 years old, the legendary goalkeeper is preparing for what would be his sixth World Cup—a feat achieved by only a handful of players in history, including icons like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. And from the moment Ochoa walked into camp ahead of Mexico's June 11 opener, his energy has been impossible to ignore.

"It's fantastic to share the field with him," said striker Guillermo Martínez, who is set to play in his first World Cup. "You can feel the energy of how he's experiencing this. He's someone we all admire."

Coach Javier Aguirre hasn't been shy about praising Ochoa's leadership, but he's also keeping the competition tight. While Ochoa brings unmatched experience, the starting job is far from guaranteed. Raúl Rangel has started every friendly this year and is the projected starter for the opener against South Africa, while Carlos Acevedo is also in line for his World Cup debut.

Ochoa—who plans to retire after this tournament—arrived early to camp after finishing his season in Cyprus and filming commercial commitments. His presence alone, teammates say, elevates everyone around him.

"He's an icon," Martínez added. "For me, he's a legend. What he's achieving isn't easy, and we can all learn from someone of his stature."

Ochoa already shares the record for most World Cups by a Mexican (five) alongside Andrés Guardado, Rafael Márquez, and Antonio Carbajal. A sixth appearance would cement his place among the game's all-time greats—and his teammates are happy to be along for the ride.