Rafael Márquez Takes Helm as Mexico's Coach for 2030 World Cup

WHO:

Yahoo Sports Australia - Rafael Márquez, 47, was appointed head coach of the Mexican national team.

Yahoo Sports Australia - Javier Aguirre, 67, resigned as manager after Mexico's loss to England.

Yahoo Sports Australia - Rafael "Rafa" Márquez is named head coach of the Mexican national team.

Yahoo Sports Australia - Javier Aguirre resigned as manager of the Mexican national team.

Yahoo Sports Australia - The Mexican Football Federation (FMF) is the governing body making the announcement.

WHAT:

Yahoo Sports Australia - Márquez scored 17 goals in 147 games for the Mexican national team and captained five World Cup teams (2002, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018).

Yahoo Sports Australia - Mexico achieved a 2-0 victory over Ecuador in the round of 32 on June 30.

Yahoo Sports Australia - Márquez's appointment is aimed at preparing for the 2030 World Cup.

Yahoo Sports Australia - Mexico lost to England 3-2 in the round of 16 of the World Cup.

Yahoo Sports Australia - Mexico won Group A with a record of 3 wins, 0 losses, and 0 draws, earning 9 points and a six-goal differential.

Yahoo Sports Australia - Mexico achieved three shutouts in the group stage, defeating South Africa (2-0), South Korea (1-0), and the Czech Republic (3-0).

WHERE:

Yahoo Sports Australia - The round of 16 match against England took place in Mexico City.

Yahoo Sports Australia - The World Cup was co-hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada.

WHEN:

Yahoo Sports Australia - Márquez was appointed head coach on a Wednesday following the World Cup exit.

Yahoo Sports Australia - Aguirre's contract was set to run through the end of the month.

WHY:

Yahoo Sports Australia - The FMF expressed "its deepest appreciation and gratitude to Javier Aguirre and his entire coaching staff for the commitment, leadership and professionalism" during his tenure.

Yahoo Sports Australia - The FMF stated that Márquez's appointment is part of an orderly transition designed to ensure continuity and strengthen development for upcoming commitments.

HOW:

Yahoo Sports Australia - Márquez previously managed Barcelona's B team with a record of 40 wins, 21 losses, and 21 draws.

Yahoo Sports Australia - Márquez had been serving as an assistant coach under Javier Aguirre since July 2024 before his promotion.

Rafael Márquez has been appointed as the new head coach of the Mexican national team following the resignation of Javier Aguirre, who stepped down after Mexico's loss to England. Márquez, a former player who scored 17 goals in 147 appearances for Mexico and captained five World Cup teams, previously managed Barcelona's B team with a record of 40 wins, 21 losses, and 21 draws. The Mexican Football Federation expressed its gratitude to Aguirre and his coaching staff for their commitment and professionalism during his time in charge.