Mexico national team coach Rafael Márquez criticized his players' 'terrible mistakes' after a 3-0 loss to the United States at State Farm Stadium outside Phoenix. Teenagers Julian Hall and Cavan Sullivan scored first, followed by Malik Tillman, capitalizing on errors from goalkeeper Raúl Rangel and subpar defending.
Márquez, who replaced Javier Aguirre following the 2026 World Cup, became the first Mexico coach to fail to win his first three games in charge since Manuel Lapuente in 1997. He acknowledged Mexico's lack of clarity in the final third and need for better play, despite controlling 61% possession and four shots on goal in the first half.
The coach expressed confidence in Santiago Giménez, who was substituted in the second half while dealing with an issue, stating he needs more minutes to find rhythm. Mexico will seek Márquez's first win against Chile in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
Source: ESPN Soccer · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing