While the football environment assumes that Andrés Guardado will join Rafael Márquez's coaching staff in the new process of the Mexican National Team, the “Little Prince” himself stopped the speculation. The former World Cup player ruled out that there is anything concrete, ensuring that he has not received any formal offer so far.

In an interview for Radio Caracol of Colombia, the historic former Atlas, PSV and Real Betis player clarified that he is only aware of the unofficial versions that circulate in the media, but that there is no concrete news.

"Well, that's just a rumor. I haven't been hired by anyone yet. A rumor has arisen that they want me to go there or work with Rafa, but that's still a lie. I don't have any signed contract, far from it," the five-time World Cup winner cut short. The supposed plan of the coaching staff

The reports indicated that the National Selections Commission's project consisted of Márquez taking advantage of the structure of 56 collaborators left by the previous management, adding Guardado as a key link. However, the former midfielder reiterated that he sees it as difficult to join the Tricolor under these current conditions.

Despite the distance, Guardado applauded the appointment of Rafael Márquez as the new national strategist for the next cycle, especially for the continuity that will occur for the first time in a long time in the Mexico team. "Good, good. Who better to assume the position than him? After this time working closely, he knows the process, the players who are coming and the young base that remains. I predict great success for him with the team." The balance of the World Cup 2026: “A beautiful communion was created”

The “Little Prince” also took stock of Mexico's recent participation in the 2026 World Cup. He admitted that the elimination against England in the round of 16 left a thorn in its side, but he highlighted the team's social impact.

"The truth is that it was a hard moment because we believed it was a good opportunity that we let slip away. But for Mexico it was a great World Cup compared to the expectations they had; there were none and in the end we managed to create a very beautiful communion with the country that had not been experienced for a long time," he said.

It is worth remembering that El Tri signed one of its most vibrant performances in recent years after advancing from the group stage with victories over South Africa, South Korea and the Czech Republic, in addition to eliminating Ecuador in the round of 32. The dream ended at the Azteca Stadium, after losing in an epic 2-3 against the English team.