Rafael Márquez Named Mexico Coach for 2030 World Cup

Rafael Márquez, 47, has been appointed head coach of the Mexican national team, taking over from Javier Aguirre as part of the FMF's orderly transition leading up to the 2030 World Cup. The former Barcelona star and assistant coach since August 2024 is expected to make his managerial debut during the FIFA international window in late September and early October.

Márquez brings one of the most decorated resumes in Mexican football history, featuring in five World Cups as a player and winning the 1999 Confederations Cup and two Gold Cup titles. After his playing career, he transitioned to coaching, managing Barça Atlètic for 82 matches over two seasons before taking the helm of El Tri for their next World Cup campaign. game-sweetbonanza.com