Mexico officially appoints Rafael Márquez as its new head coach, replacing Javier Aguirre after the team’s FIFA World Cup run ends in the Round of 16. According to reports, Mexico made the decision shortly after their elimination, which came with a 3–2 defeat to England. Márquez, a former Barcelona centre-back, is returning to a coaching role after serving on Aguirre’s staff during the World Cup. The Athletic and other outlets describe Márquez as part of the coaching team that guided Mexico to the Round of 16. Multiple sources also characterize the appointment as a continuation of the project associated with Aguirre, with Márquez tasked with overseeing the next phase of Mexico’s work. The appointments are presented as confirmed by the Mexican Football Federation, with the transition occurring in the days following the World Cup exit. No alternative candidates or detailed contract terms are reported in the provided accounts.