Érik Lira

#6 · Defensive Midfield · Mexico · Cruz Azul

Érik Lira is listed in Mexico's 2026 World Cup squad. Érik Lira plays as a Defensive Midfield for Cruz Azul and is 26 years old.

Profile

National team	Mexico
Club	Cruz Azul
Position	Defensive Midfield
Squad number	6
Age	26
Date of birth	May 8, 2000
Birthplace	Ciudad de México, Mexico
Nationality	Mexico
Height	170 cm
Weight	62 kg
Preferred foot	Right
Profile data updated	September 24, 2026

World Cup 2026 Context

Érik Lira is part of the Mexico squad for the 2026 World Cup in Group A. FootyTips.io tracks Mexico's fixtures, model probabilities and tournament chances from the same Elo + Poisson model used across the site.

Mexico vs South Africa
Jun 11 · Group A Mexico vs South Korea
Jun 19 · Group A Czech Republic vs Mexico
Jun 25 · Group A

External References

ESPN

FAQ

How old is Érik Lira?

Érik Lira is 26 years old, born on May 8, 2000.

Which club does Érik Lira play for?

Érik Lira plays for Cruz Azul.

Which national team does Érik Lira represent?

Érik Lira represents Mexico.

What position does Érik Lira play?

Érik Lira is listed as a Defensive Midfield.

Current squad data from TheSportsDB. Historical World Cup goal data from martj42/international_results where available.