Rafael Márquez will be  head coach of Mexican national team for 2030 World Cup

MEXICO CITY: (Jul 9) (AP) Rafael Márquez is taking the reins of the Mexican national team.

The Mexican Football Federation (FMF) announced Wednesday that the former Barcelona star will succeed Javier Aguirre as head coach leading up to the 2030 World Cup.

Márquez, 47, served as Aguirre’s assistant from August 2024 until Mexico’s recent 3—2 round of 16 loss to England. While a succession plan had been in place since 2024, rumors had circulated that the FMF might look elsewhere.