Mexico City, July 9 (IANS) Rafael Marquez has been appointed Mexico head coach on a deal running until 2030, the Mexican Football Federation (FMF) said on Thursday.The 47-year-old replaces Javier Aguirre, who stepped down after Mexico’s 3-2 defeat by England in the World Cup round of 16 on Sunday.”The appointment of Rafael Marquez is part of an orderly transition envisaged within the FMF’s institutional vision to continue the work carried out during the last World Cup cycle, strengthen the sport…
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Mexico City, July 6 (IANS) Javier Aguirre apologized to Mexico’s fans after his side’s World Cup campaign ended with a 3-2 defeat to England in the round of 16 on Sunday.The result ended Mexico’s hopes of a first World Cup quarterfinal since 1986 and marked Aguirre’s final match as head coach.”We weren’t able to give the people one more night of happiness and joy,” Aguirre was quoted by Xinhua as saying. “I’d like to thank the fans who came to this stadium, the other stadiums and the fan festiva…
Mexico City, July 4 (IANS) Mexico striker Raul Jimenez believes the unity and fighting spirit within the squad have been the driving force behind El Tri’s impressive FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign as they gear up for a blockbuster Round of 16 clash against England.The experienced forward, who has rediscovered his goalscoring touch on the biggest stage after years of injury setbacks, said the players are fully aware of the magnitude of Monday’s contest and are determined to continue giving fans rea…
Mexico City, July 1 (IANS) Mexico manager Javier Aguirre said reaching the World Cup round of 16 carried special meaning after overcoming a hurdle that had eluded him in his previous spells in charge of the team.Wednesday’s 2-0 win over Ecuador marked Mexico’s first World Cup knockout-stage victory since it last hosted the tournament in 1986, when Aguirre was a player.The 67-year-old managed the Mexico teams that were eliminated in the first knockout round at the 2002 and 2010 World Cups.”It mea…
Mexico City, June 30 (IANS) Mexico’s remarkable FIFA World Cup journey reaches a pivotal moment as Javier Aguirre’s side welcomes Ecuador to the Estadio Azteca for a round-of-32 showdown that promises to be among the closest contests of the knockout stage. After a flawless group campaign, El Tri now faces an opponent widely regarded as one of the tournament’s most dangerous underdogs. Confidence is soaring within the Mexican camp after three victories from three matches, a run that has showcased…
Mexico City, June 24 (IANS) Mexico will play their final Group A match with the comfort of knowing their place in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage is already secured, while Czechia arrive in Mexico City facing a win-or-bust scenario on Thursday. The co-hosts have made an ideal start to their campaign, collecting maximum points from their first two outings to seal top spot in the group with a match to spare. Victories over South Africa and South Korea have ensured Javier Aguirre’s men cannot be …
Mexico City, June 12 (IANS) History was written at the Mexico City Stadium as the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicked off. At just 17 years old, teenage prodigy Gilberto Mora etched his name into Mexican football folklore, becoming the youngest player ever to represent El Tri at the global showpiece during Mexico’s opening-match win over South Africa. The moment arrived in the 65th minute when Mora was called off the bench. His introduction triggered a deafening roar from the home crowd, which included b…
Mexico City, June 11 (IANS) South Africa manager Hugo Broos said his side is ready and motivated ahead of its FIFA World Cup opener against co-host Mexico on Friday (IST), insisting his players must focus on winning the opening game and not be intimidated by the atmosphere at the Azteca Stadium. Broos acknowledged that Mexico have quality throughout their squad and will enjoy strong backing from the home crowd, but said South Africa would take the field with the belief that they can get a positi…
Mexico City, June 11 (IANS) Mexico manager Javier Aguirre said his players would need to stay composed under pressure when they open the FIFA World Cup against South Africa on Thursday, warning any lapse in concentration could prove costly.Aguirre said the right mindset would be as important as his team’s football in front of an expected crowd of 80,000 fans at the Azteca stadium, reports Xinhua.”It’s true that the betting odds and lines put one team ahead of another,” Aguirre told reporters on …
Toluca, June 4 (IANS) Serbia head coach Veljko Paunovic has expressed strong confidence in Mexico’s chances of making a deep run at the FIFA World Cup 2026, saying the host nation has all the qualities needed to achieve a historic result. Paunovic, who is familiar with Mexican football after coaching Guadalajara and Tigres UANL, believes the national team is well-equipped to compete with the world’s best sides. Speaking ahead of Serbia’s friendly match against Mexico in Toluca on Thursday, the 4…