 Gómez was named in the 23-man squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.He made his debut in the competition on 18 June at the age of 34 years and 20 days, playing the entire 0–3 group stage defeat to Belgium; late in the same month, he announced his retirement from international play.Gómez married former model Ingrid González, sister of former international goalkeeper Donaldo González, fathering two children.