Aguirre is chosen the third head coach of Mexico

Mexico’s football federation (FMF) announced on Monday that Javier Aguirre has been named head coach of the national soccer team. Lozano had been fired earlier this month following a poor Copa America group-stage loss.

This action is being taken as Mexico gets ready to co-host the 2026 World Cup alongside the United States and Canada.

The 65-year-old will be leading the team for the third time; he led Mexico to the World Cup knockout stages in 2002 and 2010 and to the CONCACAF Gold Cup in 2009.

Rafael Marquez, the manager of Barcelona’s reserve team, was appointed as Aguirre’s primary assistant coach.

There was no mention of Aguirre’s contract’s duration.
Director of the men’s national team Duilio Davino noted, “Both are undeniable leaders with unique personal styles.”

“Aguirre is a leader who forges relationships with his squad and uses his vision to influence and persuade his players and coaching staff.

“Rafa leads by example, supported by the fact that he was a high-performance footballer in Mexico and Europe.”

In his two prior coaching assignments, Aguirre led Mexico to 38 victories, 12 defeats, and 11 draws—a national team record for a manager in charge of at least 34 games.