MEXICO CITY: Mexico have appointed Rafael Marquez as head coach to succeed Javier Aguirre following the co-hosts’ elimination from the World Cup, the football federation said on Wednesday. Marquez, 47, was Aguirre’s assistant throughout the World Cup campaign, in which Mexico won a knockout match for the first time in 40 years before losing 3-2 to England in the last 16. The appointment continues the federation’s “Project 2030,” announced in August 2024 when Marquez was named Aguirre’s assistant as part of a planned succession.

MEXICO CITY, July 5 : Javier Aguirre backed Rafa Marquez to lead Mexico into the future after the co-hosts' World Cup run ended with a 3-2 defeat by England on Sunday, bringing…

Rafael Márquez replaces Javier Aguirre as Mexico manager after a 3-2 World Cup loss to England, accelerating a succession plan set since 2024.

Ex-zagueiro integrava a comissão técnica de Javier Aguirre, que deixou o comando da seleção

Ex-zagueiro Rafa Márquez assume o comando da seleção mexicana no lugar de Javier Aguirre

La FMF oficializó el nombramiento de Rafael Márquez como el nuevo director técnico de la selección, relevo previsto tras la eliminación de México en el Mundial.

L'ex difensore centrale della nazionale a 47 anni succede a Javier Aguirre