Pumas Coach Efraín Juárez Resigns; Vázquez, Siboldi Top Candidates

Efraín Juárez has stepped down as the head coach of Pumas UNAM, citing a failure to reach an agreement with the club's sporting vice-presidency, led by Antonio Sancho. The departure comes after Juárez spent 15 months at the helm, overseeing 60 matches with a record of 24 wins, 19 draws, and 17 losses. The decision reportedly stems from Juárez's dissatisfaction with the level of support he felt he received from club management.

Despite efforts by Pumas president Luis Raúl González Pérez to persuade Juárez to remain, the young coach had already made his decision. His tenure concluded shortly after the team's appearance in the Clausura 2026 final, a period that was otherwise intended for rest and reflection for the squad.

Following Juárez's exit, the club is now reportedly considering Guillermo Vázquez and Robert Dante Siboldi as the primary candidates to fill the vacant coaching position. Vázquez has previous experience managing Pumas, having had two separate stints with the team, and also worked with Sancho during his second tenure. Siboldi, a Uruguayan coach, has prior experience working with Sancho at Tigres, which could facilitate his potential integration with the Pumas organization.