Rafael Márquez officially presented as Mexico national team head coach

Rafael Márquez has been officially presented as the new head coach of the Mexican national football team at the Mexican Football Federation (FMF) High Performance Center. Márquez succeeds Javier Aguirre, who led the team through the 2026 World Cup. During the presentation, FMF President Mikel Arriola noted the team's recent ninth-place finish in the World Cup, highlighting Mexico as the top-ranked team in Concacaf.

Márquez expressed enthusiasm for the new role, stating he is grateful for the opportunity to build upon the foundation established by Aguirre. He noted that his previous experience as part of Aguirre's coaching staff would be instrumental in his transition.

The event was marked by the notable absence of Ivar Sisniega, the FMF's executive president. Reports suggest potential tension between Sisniega and Mikel Arriola, leading to speculation regarding a leadership shakeup within the federation. While Enrique Nieto has been mentioned as a potential successor, the FMF has not officially confirmed any changes to its executive leadership.