Marquez has been confirmed as the new coach of Mexico following Aguirre’s departure
Mexico has appointed Rafael Marquez as head coach to succeed Javier Aguirre after the co-hosts’ elimination from the World Cup, the football federation announced on Wednesday.
Marquez, 47, served as Aguirre’s assistant during the World Cup campaign, where Mexico achieved a knockout match victory for the first time in 40 years before being defeated 3-2 by England in the round of 16.
The appointment advances the federation’s “Project 2030,” which was announced in August 2024 when Marquez was appointed as Aguirre’s assistant as part of a planned succession.
Aguirre’s third tenure concluded with 22 victories, nine draws, and six defeats over 37 matches, featuring a flawless group stage—three wins from three—at the World Cup.
Under Aguirre, Mexico secured victories in the 2024-2025 CONCACAF Nations League and the 2025 Gold Cup.
Marquez served as captain for Mexico in five World Cups, accumulating 148 caps. He also achieved victory in the 1999 FIFA Confederations Cup and secured CONCACAF Gold Cup titles in 2003 and 2011.
Marquez started his coaching journey with Spanish teams RSD Alcala and Barcelona Atletic before becoming part of Aguirre’s staff for the World Cup qualifying campaign.
