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FMF Confirms Rafa Márquez to Succeed Aguirre as Mexico Coach After 2026 World Cup

Officials cite a signed succession plan now in the staffing and scouting stage.

Overview

  • FMF executive Ivar Sisniega said Márquez’s contract stipulates he becomes head coach once his assistant role ends after the 2026 tournament.
  • Javier Aguirre will leave the post at the conclusion of Mexico’s World Cup campaign as part of the prearranged transition.
  • Sisniega reported meetings with Márquez and men’s national teams director Duilio Davino to shape the next coaching staff.
  • Federation leaders rejected media speculation naming Antonio Mohamed or other alternatives and noted the Liga MX Assembly reaffirmed support for the plan.
  • Márquez has been evaluating youth prospects, including at recent U-20 events, for integration toward 2030, while additional early-2026 friendlies are being scheduled.