Overview
- Reporters at the Centro de Alto Rendimiento saw all 26 players named by Javier Aguirre take part in the final public session before the tournament.
- Rafael Márquez ran multiple drills, directed teammates on positioning and pace, and acted as a de facto on‑field coach while Aguirre observed and intervened only for specific corrections.
- Players who arrived carrying or recovering from injuries completed high‑intensity work during the session and no new injuries were reported.
- The practice mixed technical rigor with relaxed moments, including a lighthearted goalkeepers’ penalty shootout that underlined strong squad chemistry.
- Attention now shifts to Mexico’s World Cup opener against South Africa at the Estadio Azteca on June 11 and to how Márquez’s growing role may shape coaching plans toward 2030.