Rafael Márquez, new technical director of the Mexican National Team

Rafael Márquez takes over as Tricolor coach after the 2026 World Cup, with continuity of the project.

Relay on the tricolor bench

The Mexican Football Federation (FMF) made official this day the appointment of Rafael Márquez as the new technical director of the National Team. The appointment comes after participation in the 2026 World Cup and the departure of Javier Aguirre, fulfilling the plan drawn up in August 2024.

“You have a good base, you have young and experienced players, who are going to be important in this transition stage. It is not time to slow down, but to accelerate,” Márquez declared in an official interview.

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Historical continuity

For the first time in Mexican soccer, a coach takes the reins of the Tricolor after a World Cup to follow up on the project. Márquez, who was Aguirre’s assistant during the process towards 2026, assured that he will take advantage of that continuity.

“I am excited and eager to make the Mexican player better,” said the former captain of the national team in five World Cups.

The commissioner of the FMF, Mikel Arriola, explained that the decision is part of the Sports Project 2030. Márquez asked the fans for confidence: “I am committed to raising the level of the team.”

Atlas Reaction

The club that trained Márquez, Atlas, dedicated a message to him: “All the success in this new stage! Let’s continue leaving the red and black colors at the top, ‘Kaiser’.”

Márquez debuted with the Zorros in 1996 and closed his career in 2018 after a return in 2016. Now, with an award-winning career as a player, he begins his time as Tricolor strategist.

They call for a massive farewell for the Mexican National Team

Thousands of fans gathered this Sunday at the Ángel to pay tribute to the Tricolor after elimination

The Mexican National Team was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after losing to England. However, the passion of the followers does not fade. A viral call on social networks such as Facebook and It is requested to come with the Tricolor shirt and flags. The idea, according to the organizers, is to close the team’s cycle with a historic farewell.

The impact of the call has generated divided opinions. While some see a genuine act of recognition, others consider that it could lead to a rally to take to the streets. The Mexican Football Federation has not commented on the matter.

The fans seek to honor a team that, despite the defeat, managed to restore hope to an entire country during its participation in the tournament. Thousands of Internet users have already shared the invitation in the last few hours.

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France defeats Morocco and advances in the 2026 World Cup

France repeats victory over Morocco and advances to the semifinals of the 2026 World Cup.

France imposes its hierarchy against Morocco

France and Morocco met again in a World Cup, this time in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup. The duel had unfinished business after the match in Qatar 2022, when the French eliminated the Moroccans in the semifinals. At Boston Stadium, Les Bleus won again 2-0 and advanced to the next round.

Didier Deschamps’ team came out determined from the start. In the first three minutes, they generated two dangerous approaches with a shot from Kylian Mbappé and a shot from Dayot Upamecano that did not find the goal. In the 17th minute, Ousmane Dembélé headed over the crossbar. The first half had a key moment at 28′, when Mbappé took a penalty, but Yassine Bono guessed the direction and saved the shot. Désiré Doué also tried his luck in the 34th minute with a powerful shot that again demanded Bono, Morocco’s figure in the first half.

The break came with French dominance, but without goals. Morocco improved in the complement, looking for spaces on the counterattack. However, at 59′, Mbappé changed history with a mid-range shot that made it 1-0. Six minutes later, Dembélé sealed the match with a shot into the back of the net, making it 2-0.

With this result, Morocco ends its participation in the 2026 World Cup, while France continues its path in search of a new title. Their next opponent will be the winner of the duel between Spain and Belgium.

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Record audience in the elimination of Mexico in the 2026 World Cup

Despite the defeat, 36 million people followed the game, an unprecedented number.

The Mexican National Team was left out of the 2026 World Cup after falling in the round of 16 against England at the Mexico City Stadium. The venue looked full, as happened in every game played at the Coloso de Santa Úrsula.

Historical audience record

The match was not only experienced in the stands. Millions of fans followed him from home or at fan festivals. According to FIFA, a viewership record was broken.

“Mexico’s dramatic confrontation against England becomes the most watched FIFA World Cup match in the nation in the 21st century, with an average audience of 36 million through Televisa (20.7M) and Azteca (15.3M),” the organization published on social networks.

FIFA added: “The broadcast of the round of 16 match marks the fourth time that Mexico’s record has been broken during this tournament. Note: Nighttime viewing data; consolidated figures will be published after the tournament.”

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