Tournai Overview

The El Tri legend inherits renewed belief, an emerging generation and enormous expectations. From defining Gilberto Mora’s role to deciding Edson Álvarez’s future, here is what Márquez must do to move Mexico forward.

The World Cup has a remarkable ability to completely alter the course of careers. There is no grander stage in the game, meaning impressive performances garner the kind of acclaim and attention that is simply not possible in any other arena. Consequently, the transfer market tends to go wild in and around World Cups, as clubs scramble to snap up previously hidden gems or suddenly established stars.

The United States, Canada and Mexico will split hosting duties at World Cup 2026, with 16 venues set to provide the backdrop to star-studded fixtures as FIFA’s flagship event heads back to the Americas for the first time since 1994

Rafael Marquez has been announced as the new manager of the Mexico national team following the departure of Javier Aguirre. The succession takes effect immediately after Mexico were eliminated from the World Cup by England on Sunday, allowing the former defender to begin preparing the squad for the 2030 tournament with a focus on integrating young talent and rebuilding.