Mexico vs Jamaica CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal, Digi Mart USA News (Riviera Maya, Quintana Roo, Mexico): Rafael Márquez, head coach of Mexico, began preparations for his team on Monday in Riviera Maya, Quintana Roo, ahead of the first leg of the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal against Jamaica.
Márquez and his coaching staff chose to move the squad’s training camp to the south of the country to create conditions similar to those they will face when they visit Kingston’s Estadio Nacional on November 14. The second leg of the series will be played on November 17 at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, Nuevo León, in northern Mexico.
The called-up players trained at the Mayakoba tourist resort. Márquez was highly active during the first session, giving instructions and setting a tone that reflected the sharp style he showed as a player with Barcelona and the Mexican national team, with which he appeared at five World Cups.
Physical work on the field and small-sided football formed part of the activities during this first training day. Julián Quiñones of Al Qadsiah returned to the squad enthusiastically after missing the September and October FIFA window due to an injury.
Alexis Vega of Toluca, who also received his first call-up, trained with intensity and showed the strength for which he is known in the local league. Jesús Corona of Monterrey, also attending his first call-up under Márquez, was similarly active.
Armando González of Olympiacos and Armando León of NK Osijek reported to the national team today, and Santiago Giménez of Porto is expected to arrive later.
Mexico will seek its first victory under Márquez against Jamaica. Márquez became head coach after the 2026 World Cup, which was led by Javier “Vasco” Aguirre.
In his first friendlies in charge of the national team, Márquez drew 1-1 with Colombia and Peru and lost 3-0 to the United States and 2-0 to Chile.
