Mexico appoint Rafael Marquez as new coach after World Cup exit
Mexico's head coach Javier Aguirre (R) and assistant coach Rafael Marquez (L) talk ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between the Czech Republic and Mexico at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 24, 2026. Mexico officially announced on July 8, 2026 the appointment of former defender Rafael Marquez as the new head coach of the national football team, a change that had been expected following the country’s elimination from the World Cup. ‘Kaiser’ Marquez, aged 47, was part of the coaching staff of the outgoing manager, Javier Aguirre.
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Mexico were beaten 3-2 by England in the last 16 in an epic game at the Estadio Azteca on Sunday.
Marquez, who made 147 appearances for his country, will have the task of ensuring the "continuity of the project" started by 67-year-old Aguirre, the Mexican football federation said.
The 47-year-old former central defender gained coaching experience by taking charge of Barcelona's reserve team before joining Aguirre's national coaching staff in 2024.
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