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Rafa Márquez Debuts as Mexico Coach: Gilberto Mora Stars in 1-1 Draw vs. Colombia - Archysport
Rafa Marquez opened his tenure with a draw as Mexico mixed World Cup veterans and younger prospects against Colombia.
- On Saturday, Mexico faced Colombia in Baltimore, marking the beginning of a new era under head coach Rafa Marquez.
- Marquez assumed control of the national team after serving as an assistant to Javier Aguirre during the 2026 World Cup, where Mexico reached the round of 16.
- The roster blends 2018 World Cup veterans Jesus Gallardo and Hirving Lozano with emerging talent, including Tijuana teenager Gilberto Mora and Olympiacos forward Armando Gonzalez.
- Following a recent injury, center-back Cesar Montes was replaced in the starting lineup despite being originally called for the squad.
- The team aims to maintain the fan connection established during the 2026 World Cup while balancing veteran experience with a youth movement.
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The debut of Rafael Márquez at the head of the national team had the shine of Gilberto Mora. The teenager, who received his high school diploma in Tijuana two days after dazzling at the World Cup, scored the goal that rescued the Mexican team from a defeat against Colombia (1-1) at the M&T Bank stadium in Baltimore. The match left a sample of what will be the process towards 2030: young leaders, a frontal style based on the sequence of passes an…
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·Barcelona, Spain
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·Paris, France
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