European Football · Friday, October 9, 2026
Mexico: Márquez under pressure before 2026
Mexico's disappointing results in friendly matches cast doubt on Rafael Márquez's ability to turn around El Tri ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
By Editorial team
Rafael Márquez, Mexico's new head coach, is going through a delicate period with a series of unconvincing friendly matches. Beyond recent performances, structural problems in Mexican football raise deeper questions. The pressure of the position is intense: each new coach must turn around a team seeking improvement before the 2026 tournament. The stakes of qualification and the final tournament demand rapid and effective reconstruction.