Rafael Márquez goes from El Tri captain to Mexico coach and eyes 2030 World Cup
Former Barcelona star Rafael Márquez has been named as the new head coach of the Mexican national team, with the aim of helping the squad qualify for the 2030 World Cup. Márquez, 47, will take over from Javier Aguirre, who served as the previous coach. The former El Tri captain has an impressive resume, having played in five World Cups and serving as the team's captain.
Márquez is set to be joined by his coaching staff, which includes Andrés Guardado, a former international teammate, and several other experienced coaches, all of whom have Spanish backgrounds. The Mexican national team will face Colombia, Peru, the U.S., and Chile in a series of friendlies in the United States starting on September 26.
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