The Mexican National Team head coach, Javier Aguirre, is under a lot of pressure to help Mexico prepare well for the 2026 World Cup and to deliver a good performance in the World Cup next summer.
Aguirre has been criticized for managing the team during friendly matches ahead of the World Cup. Despite many fans questioning his team management, Aguirre has become recognized as one of the best coaches in the world by FIFA.
To the surprise of many, FIFA announced the nominees for FIFA's Best Coach of the Year. Javier Aguirre was the first name listed in the nomination.
Aguirre is listed among the top managers in the world, like Hansi Flick, Luis Enrique, and Arne Slot. Voting has started, and fans can choose among the seven coaches listed.
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There are many mixed reactions from Mexican fans, as some are proud to see the Mexican National Team head coach being nominated for this award, while others are confused and shocked as to why he was nominated.
Why is Javier Aguirre Nominated?
FIFA gave a brief description as to why Javier Aguirre is nominated for Best Coach of the Year. Aguirre is recognized for leading the Mexican National Team to wins in the CONCACAF Nations League and the CONCACAF Gold Cup.
Mexico won the CONCACAF Nations League on March 23, 2025, when they defeated Panama 2-1 with a brace from Raúl Jiménez.
Mexico would then win the CONCACAF Gold Cup on July 6, 2025, when they defeated the USMNT 2-1 with goals from Raúl Jiménez and Edson Álvarez.
FIFA explains the nomination on their website by mentioning the two trophies he won with the Mexican National Team.
"Aguirre – who is enjoying his third spell as Mexico boss – delivered a trophy-laden 2025, as the nation prepare to co-host the FIFA World Cup 26™. He led El Tri to a maiden Concacaf Nations League triumph in March following a dramatic 2-1 victory over Panama in the Los Angeles showpiece. Four months later, Mexico retained their Concacaf Gold Cup crown for the first time since 2011 with a comeback win against USA in Houston."FIFA
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