Rafael Márquez becomes head coach of Mexican national team ahead of 2030 World Cup
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 7:22 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Rafael Márquez has been appointed head coach of the Mexican national soccer team, as announced by the Mexican Football Federation on July 8, 2026. Márquez, who served as an assistant coach since August 2024, succeeds Javier Aguirre following Mexico's Round of 16 exit in the recent tournament. His appointment is part of a succession plan aimed at providing continuity and addressing future challenges. Márquez, a renowned player with five World Cup appearances, is set to make his managerial debut during the FIFA international window at the end of September and into early October. The FMF acknowledged Aguirre's legacy and contributions to the team in his three World Cup cycles.
- •Márquez transitions from assistant to head coach.
- •He replaces Javier Aguirre, who concluded his third World Cup cycle.
- •Márquez previously managed Barça Atlètic with notable success.
- •He is set to debut in late September or early October.
- •Mexico aims to improve upon recent World Cup results.
- 11:41 PMESPN Soccer — Mexico start Márquez era on 'strong foundation'
- 7:22 PMYahoo Sports — Rafael Márquez named head coach of Mexican national team for 2030 World Cup
"Rafael Márquez is taking the reins of the Mexican national team. The Mexican Football Federation (FMF) announced Wednesday that the former Barcelona star will succeed Javier Aguirre as head coach leading up to the 2030 World Cup. While a succession plan had been in place since 2024, rumors had circulated that the FMF might look elsewhere.
"The Mexican Football Federation announced Wednesday that Rafael Márquez is taking the reins as Javier Aguirre's successor to lead the team up to the 2030 World Cup.
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External links- ESPN SoccerJul 8, 2026, 11:41 PMMexico start Márquez era on 'strong foundation'
The Mexican Football Federation announced Wednesday that Rafael Márquez is taking the reins as Javier Aguirre's successor to lead the team up to the 2030 World Cup.
- Yahoo SportsJul 8, 2026, 7:22 PMRafael Márquez named head coach of Mexican national team for 2030 World Cup
Rafael Márquez is taking the reins of the Mexican national team. The Mexican Football Federation (FMF) announced Wednesday that the former Barcelona star will succeed Javier Aguirre as head coach leading up to the 2030 World Cup. While a succession plan had been in place since 2024, rumors had circulated that the FMF might look elsewhere.
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