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The Mexican Football Federation has officially confirmed a change in the national team's coaching staff. As widely anticipated, Javier Aguirre is stepping down, with legendary figure Rafa Márquez taking over the reins.
In two separate communiqués, the federation announced the planned transition following the conclusion of the World Cup. First, gratitude was extended to Aguirre, who led "El Tri" in three different World Cups (2002, 2010, and 2026) across three distinct stints at the helm.
The federation honored "Vasco" Aguirre with an emotional video, bidding him farewell as a national hero. The entire nation expressed immense satisfaction with the team's performance at the 2026 World Cup.
Simultaneously, the appointment of Rafa Márquez was announced. The former Barcelona defender is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in Mexican football history, though often ranked just behind Hugo Sánchez in such discussions. Márquez boasts five World Cup appearances as a player and now takes on the mission of leading the national team from the dugout.
An interesting detail is that former national team player Andrés Guardado could be one of Márquez's potential assistants. The ex-Real Betis midfielder has already taken his first steps in coaching, leading the youth team of the Seville club. This move is expected to be confirmed in the coming weeks.
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