Javier Aguirre argues with Rafa Marquez during Mexico's friendly against Ghana

The Mexican national team secured a 1-0 victory over Ghana in a friendly match at the Cuauhtémoc Stadium in Puebla. This was the first of three preparatory games before their debut in the 2026 World Cup, where they are scheduled to face South Africa on June 11.

However, the atmosphere on the sidelines was not entirely serene. A video circulating on social media captured a visible disagreement between head coach Javier Aguirre and his assistant, Rafa Marquez. The footage, shared by TVC Deportes, shows a moment of tension between the two.

While the specific play that triggered the argument is unclear from the video, it appears Aguirre was frustrated and attempting to reprimand a player. Marquez, in contrast, seemed to offer congratulations, which further agitated Aguirre. The coach of 'El Tri' then raised his voice at Marquez, prompting him to retreat towards the bench.

The incident was ultimately characterized as a typical football-related discussion between coaching staff and did not escalate beyond the pitch. Both coaches are focused on preparing the team for the upcoming World Cup.

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Although the play that originated the discussion is not visible, while Aguirre wanted to scold the player and show his frustration, Rafa congratulated him. That caused the Tri coach to also get angry with his assistant, to the point of shouting at him and forcing Rafa to retire to the bench.