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Mexico appoint Rafael Marquez as new coach after World Cup exit

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Mexico's head coach Javier Aguirre (R) and assistant Rafael Marquez (L) talk ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group A football match vs the Czech Republic at the Mexico City Stadium on June 24, 2026. [AFP]

Former Mexico and Barcelona defender Rafael Marquez was named the country's new head coach on Wednesday after Javier Aguirre stepped down following the co-host's elimination from the World Cup.

Mexico were beaten 3-2 by England in the last 16 in an epic game at the Estadio Azteca on Sunday.

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