Who Is Mexico's Coach for the World Cup 2026? Everything About Javier Aguirre's Family, Children, Wife, and Career
The Mexican national team will be coached by Javier 'El Vasco' Aguirre during the 2026 World Cup. Aguirre is a very experienced manager who has coached in Europe and the Mexican national team in the past.
The 2026 World Cup marks Javier Aguirre's third World Cup as Mexico's head coach. Aguirre coached Mexico in the 2002 World Cup and the 2010 World Cup.
Aguirre has coached for Mexican clubs like Pachuca, Atlante, Monterrey, and Spanish clubs like Osasuna, Mallorca, Leganes, Espanyol, Zaragoza, and Atletico Madrid.
Aguirre has Mexico legend Rafael Marquez as his assistant coach for the 2026 World Cup this summer, who is set to become the next head coach of the Mexican national team for the 2030 World Cup cycle.
All About Javier Aguirre's Family
Javier Aguirre is 67 years old and was born on December 1, 1958, in Mexico City, Mexico. He was a former football player who notably played for Club America, Osasuna, and Chivas de Guadalajara.
Aguirre is married to his wife, Silvia Aguirre Carrion. Javier and Silvia have three children together: André, Mikel, and Iñaki.
Aguirre's parents are from the Basque Country in Spain, hence why he named his three children with traditional Basque names to honor his parents' heritage. That is also why his nickname is 'El Vasco', which translates to ' The Basque'.
Javier Aguirre as Mexico's Head Coach in Previous World Cups
The 2002 World Cup marked Javier Aguirre's first World Cup as Mexico's head coach. The tournament was held in Japan and South Korea.
Mexico was in Group G with Italy, Croatia, and Ecuador. Despite being in a difficult group, Mexico topped the group with seven points following a 1-0 win against Croatia, a 2-1 win over Ecuador, and a historic 1-1 draw with Italy.
Mexico advanced to the knockout stages, and in the Round of 16, they played the USMNT. The USMNT defeated Mexico 2-0, which is regarded as historic in their rivalry as the original 'Dos a Cero' score that haunts Mexican football.
In the 2010 World Cup, Aguirre returned as Mexico's head coach for the World Cup in South Africa. Mexico was in Group A with South Africa, Uruguay, and France.
Mexico played in the opening match against South Africa and drew 1-1. They then defeated France 2-0 but lost 1-0 to Uruguay. Mexico finished 2nd in the group with four points and advanced to the Round of 16.
In the Round of 16, Mexico played against Argentina, where they lost 3-1; Javier Hernandez scored the goal for Mexico in the loss to Argentina.
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This story was originally published June 11, 2026 at 2:51 PM.