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### Marquez Takes Mexico to 'Another Level' as Coach

ESPN Soccer • September 10, 2026 at 4:15 PM ET

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Rafael Marquez wants to take Mexico to another level after assuming the role of manager, using the foundation established during the 2026 World Cup to keep improving -- and grow the team's identity.

"I'm not starting from zero. Having worked with Javier \[Aguirre] from start to finish gives me great confidence in continuing this process," Marquez said. "I already know the players and the environment well... That is exactly what we want: to take this national team to another level."

The Mexican football federation held an official presentation for Marquez and his coaching staff at the Centro de Alto Rendimiento on Thursday. Marquez first joined Mexico as an assistant coach in 2024 under Aguirre, before transitioning to the role of manager upon the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup. He will now lead Mexico with the help of assistant coaches Andres Guardado, Juan Manuel Lillo and Vidal Paloma, goalkeeping coach Xabier Mancisidor and athletic trainer Pol Lorente.

"To be honest, I am very happy and excited to take on this responsibility... I am especially grateful to Javier for opening the door for me to join his coaching staff and learn from the best coach we've ever had in Mexico."

Mexico won four consecutive games at the 2026 World Cup, qualifying to the round of 16 before ultimately falling 3-2 to England at the Estadio Ciudad de Mexico.

"I didn't get the opportunity \[to reach the World Cup quarterfinals] as a player. After five World Cups, unfortunately we always reached the same phase, but today I have this opportunity," Marquez said. "The objective of this process is to reach the World Cup first, qualify in the next four years."

Marquez, 47, will debut as Mexico coach during the September/October international window, kicking off with a friendly against Colombia on Sept. 26, in Baltimore -- the first of four friendlies in the U.S.

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