Mexico, Rafael Marquez and Javier Aguirre
After Mexico’s World Cup exit
Rafael Marquez has been appointed Mexico manager after Javier Aguirre’s planned departure following the World Cup. The former Barcelona defender takes over immediately after the co-hosts lost 3-2 to England in the last 16 now.
Aguirre had accepted the job knowing his spell would end after the home tournament, with Marquez positioned as successor. The rebuild now turns toward 2030, with tactical improvement and youth integration central to Mexico’s next cycle.