Javier Aguirre resigns after World Cup exit; Rafa Márquez named new Mexico coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 9:50 AM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
Javier Aguirre has stepped down as head coach of the Mexico national team following their 3-2 defeat to England in the World Cup knockout stage. Aguirre’s resignation comes just hours after the loss at the Azteca Stadium, where Mexico's tournament hopes ended despite a competitive performance. The Mexican Football Federation has appointed Rafa Márquez, who served as Aguirre's assistant during the tournament, as the new head coach. Márquez, a former player known for his leadership at five World Cups, assumes the role amid the national team's immediate restructuring efforts after the disappointing exit.
- •Javier Aguirre resigns shortly after Mexico's World Cup exit.
- •Mexico lost 3-2 to England in the last-16 match.
- •Rafa Márquez appointed as the new national team coach.
- •Aguirre completed 34 matches in his third spell with Mexico.
- •Márquez is recognized as one of Mexico's greatest players.
- 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Mexico Names New Coach, Days After World Cup Exit
- 3:03 AMYahoo Sports — Mexico confirm Márquez as new coach after World Cup exit
- 8:39 PMYahoo Sports — Mexico confirms appointment of legend as Javier Aguirre’s replacement after World Cup exit
- 9:50 AMYahoo Sports — Javier Aguirre steps down as Mexico set to appoint Rafa Márquez
"Rafael Márquez has been confirmed as Mexico's new national team coach, days after their World Cup last-16 exit. The former Mexico star and assistant coach succeeds his mentor Javier Aguirre, the Mexican football federation said in a statement released on Wednesday.
"Mexico have wasted little time in reshaping their coaching staff following their dramatic World Cup exit, with Javier Aguirre stepping down just hours after the 3-2 defeat to England and Rafa Márquez...
"The Mexican Football Federation has officially appointed Rafael Márquez as the successor to Javier Aguirre, just days after their FIFA World Cup exit in the Round of 16 after a 3-2 defeat to England
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 6:00 AMMexico Names New Coach, Days After World Cup Exit
Rafael "Rafa" Marquez had served since July 2024 as assistant coach under manager Javier Aguirre.
- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 3:03 AMMexico confirm Márquez as new coach after World Cup exit
Rafael Márquez has been confirmed as Mexico's new national team coach, days after their World Cup last-16 exit. The former Mexico star and assistant coach succeeds his mentor Javier Aguirre, the Mexican football federation said in a statement released on Wednesday.
- Yahoo SportsJul 8, 2026, 8:39 PMMexico confirms appointment of legend as Javier Aguirre’s replacement after World Cup exit
The Mexican Football Federation has officially appointed Rafael Márquez as the successor to Javier Aguirre, just days after their FIFA World Cup exit in the Round of 16 after a 3-2 defeat to England
- Yahoo SportsJul 6, 2026, 9:50 AMJavier Aguirre steps down as Mexico set to appoint Rafa Márquez
Mexico have wasted little time in reshaping their coaching staff following their dramatic World Cup exit, with Javier Aguirre stepping down just hours after the 3-2 defeat to England and Rafa Márquez...
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