Mexico Head Coach Aguirre Says Goodbye To Azteca, His Team After England Loss | FIFA 2026

Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre bid an emotional farewell to the national team after his side's 3-2 loss to England at the Estadio Azteca ended their World Cup campaign in the Round of 16. Calling the defeat "really painful," Aguirre said the team had dared to dream, only for that dream to "come crashing down," though he insisted his 26 players deserved credit and should hold their heads high, adding that any criticism should be directed at him as manager. In a deeply personal moment, Aguirre also said goodbye to the Azteca Stadium itself, calling his five World Cup matches there "unforgettable" and reflecting with pride on a footballing career built largely within its walls. Rafael Marquez, Aguirre's assistant during the tournament and a former Barcelona defender, will now take over as Mexico's head coach.