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Márquez Named Mexico Head Coach For 2030

Former Barcelona star Rafael Márquez has been appointed as the new head coach of the Mexican national team, replacing Javier Aguirre ahead of the 2030 World Cup.

The Mexican Football Federation (FMF) announced Wednesday that Márquez, 47, will take over as head coach following Mexico's elimination in the round of 16 by England. The former defender, who served as Aguirre's assistant from August 2024, is expected to make his managerial debut during the FIFA international window in late September and early October.

Márquez brings a decorated playing career to the role, featuring in five World Cups and winning the Champions League twice with Barcelona. The FMF stated the appointment is part of an orderly transition designed to ensure continuity and strengthen development for the national team's upcoming commitments. librea.one