Marquez confirmed as Mexico coach

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.

Aguirre's third spell in charge ​ended with 22 wins, nine draws and ​six losses across 37 matches, including a perfect group ‌stage �" ⁠three wins from three �" at the World Cup.

Under Aguirre, Mexico also won the 2024-2025 CONCACAF Nations League and the 2025 Gold Cup.

As ​a player, ​Marquez captained ⁠Mexico at five World Cups and earned 148 caps, also winning ​the 1999 FIFA Confederations Cup and CONCACAF ​Gold ⁠Cup titles in 2003 and 2011.

Marquez began his coaching career with Spanish sides RSD Alcala ⁠and ​Barcelona Atletic before joining Aguirre's ​staff for the World Cup qualifying campaign.