Javier Aguirre is back for a third World Cup with Mexico, after previous spells in 2002 and 2010. His appointment is about experience and tournament management. The challenge will be to balance Mexico’s emotional home advantage with the control needed to handle the pressure.
Javier Aguerre’s record as a coach:
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Total number of matches: 911
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Wins: 376
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Losses: 237
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Draws: 298
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Win percentage: 41.27
Javier Aguerre’s record as coach of Mexico:
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Total number of matches: 88
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Wins: 53
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Losses: 17
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Draws: 18
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Win percentage: 60.32
What did Mexico coach Aguirre say before the game?
Aguirre has the team playing its best football in years and is on a seven-game undefeated streak. El Tri’s last defeat was against Paraguay in November.
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«It could be a great day for us; whatever happens, it will be a celebration that will last for decades,» said Aguirre, who played for Mexico in the 1986 World Cup on home soil – when the Mexican side did not participate in the tournament opener but reached the quarter-finals.
“I hope we get off to a good start, just like then,” he added. “The players know: tomorrow could be a historic day for many of them, as it is unlikely that these boys will ever see another World Cup on home soil.”
Published on June 11, 2026
