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Rafa Marquez adds Guardado, Lillo to Mexico national team coaching staff

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Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Rafa Marquez adds Guardado, Lillo to Mexico national team coaching staff
Summary

Rafa Marquez will debut as Mexico's national team manager on September 26 against Colombia. He has appointed Andres Guardado, Mexico's all-time appearance leader, and Juan Manuel Lillo, Pep Guardiola's former assistant, to his coaching staff. Alongside them are goalkeeper coach Xabier Mancisidor and fitness coach Pol Lorente. Guardado, who recently completed his playing career, expressed readiness to take on the new challenge after coaching youth players at Real Betis. Lillo brings a wealth of coaching experience, including time in La Liga and with Chile's national team.

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  • •Rafa Marquez becomes Mexico national team manager on September 26.
  • •Andres Guardado joins as an assistant coach after his playing career.
  • •Juan Manuel Lillo served as Pep Guardiola's assistant at Manchester City.
  • •First match for the new staff is against Colombia in Baltimore.
  • •Marquez's coaching team includes Xabier Mancisidor and Pol Lorente.
Latest Updates
  • 11:13 PMYahoo Sports — Mexico national team legend Guardado, Pep assistant Lillo join Rafa Marquez's El Tri coaching staff
What they're saying
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The new El Tri manager will be assisted by several legendary figures, including Mexico's all-time leader in appearances.

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