Mexico is back in action for the first time since the 2026 World Cup when it takes on Colombia on Saturday night in Rafael Márquez’s debut as El Tri manager.
A plan was put in place two years ago for Márquez to succeed former manager Javier Aguirre after the World Cup. Despite his credentials as one of the greatest Mexican players ever and as Barça Atlètic manager in 2023–24, this will be the former center back’s first bite at the apple at the senior level.