The closing of the Apertura 2025 has Tigres and Toluca fighting for the title, while most clubs are already preparing for the following season. Among them, Rayados de Monterrey have been at the center of rumors involving one of the most important names in Mexican soccer: Rafa Márquez.
Currently, Márquez is part of the coaching staff of the Mexican National Team as an assistant to Javier Aguirre, who is leading El Tri towards the 2026 World Cup. The Mexican Soccer Federation has long considered that the former defender and former captain of El Tri could become national coach once Aguirre concludes his cycle after the tournament.
Rumors place Márquez at Rayados
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However, versions that have emerged in social networks and digital media have suggested an alternative scenario:
Rafa Márquez could leave El Tri to take over as coach of Rayados, which would represent his definitive leap as a first division coach in Mexico.
Journalist Pepe Hanan disseminated an alleged internal plan that includes three movements:
Antonio Mohamed would take over the Mexican National Team after the World Cup.
2. Rafa Márquez would coach Rayados as part of his professional development.
3. Javier Aguirre would retire after 2026.
Although these versions generated debate among fans and analysts, it is important to emphasize that there is no official confirmation from the Mexican Federation or from Rafa Márquez himself.
These are possible scenarios that, as Hanan pointed out, depend entirely on sports results in the coming months.
What is confirmed is that Rayados will maintain the continuity of its coach, Domenec Torrent, for the time being.
The club’s sports president, José Antonio “Tato” Noriega, recently assured that the Spaniard will remain at the helm of the team in 2026, highlighting the stability and the project that has been built despite the recent elimination.
Latino fans keep a close eye on Rafa’s future
Rafa Márquez could leave El Tri
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For the Hispanic community in the United States, this issue is of special interest.
The Mexican National Team is one of the most followed in the country, and the possibility of figures such as Rafa Márquez or Mohamed influencing its future generates expectations for the 2026 World Cup, to be played precisely in the U.S., Mexico and Canada.
In addition, Rayados is one of the teams with the greatest media presence among Mexican immigrants in cities such as Houston, Dallas and Los Angeles.
Any movement in its technical bench always has an impact on the fans.
For now, the outlook remains open.
The only thing that is certain is that Rafa Márquez continues to be a key player in the national team, and that any change after the 2026 World Cup could redefine his career… and also the direction of Mexican soccer.
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