Rafael Márquez Plans Mexico’s Road to 2030 World Cup

Former Mexican star Rafael Márquez is already shaping the future of the senior national team, targeting a return to prominence at the 2030 FIFA World Cup. While the project has not yet been formally launched, he used the CONCACAF U‑20 Championship in Puebla to scout emerging talent, working alongside youth‑team director Andrés Lillini and former internationals Duilio Davino and Ivar Sisniega. Mexico’s U‑20 side entered the tournament unbeaten and will face Panama in the quarter‑finals, hoping to secure a top‑place finish that would guarantee a spot at next year’s U‑20 World Cup. Márquez’s official debut as head coach of the senior side is set for 26 September 2026 in a friendly against Colombia, marking the start of a new era for Mexican football.