Mexico is not going through the best of times. After the 2022 FIFA World Cup, they decided to part ways with Gerardo Martino and appoint Diego Cocca as the new coach. Cocca, who put an end to Atlas’ 70-year drought without winning the Liga MX tournament, was seen as the team’s saviour.

Unfortunately, Cocca couldn’t guide the squad to success. He coached seven games, resulting in three victories, three draws, and one loss. However, the defeat against the USMNT in the semifinals of the Nations League with a final score of 0-3 was a significant setback for the team. As a result, Cocca was fired once the tournament ended.

Mexico’s national team: Who will be Diego Coccas replacement for the 2023 Gold Cup?

Mexico has been struggling to find the right path recently. After the 2022 FIFA World Cup, they made the decision to dismiss Gerardo Martino and hired Diego Cocca to take over the coaching position. However, just four months later, they parted ways with him following their third-place finish in the Concacaf Nations League.

Cocca didn’t have the worst statistics. Unfortunately, the team suffered a defeat against the USMNT in the semifinals of the tournament. The final score of 0-3 was a significant setback, but it was the manner in which they were defeated that raised concerns among the executives.

Once the team got the 3rd place, the manager was fired. Mexico still has to face the 2023 Gold Cup, so the board quickly announced Cocca’s replacement. Jaime Lozano will take the job available to coach the national team in the upcoming tournament.

Jaime Lozano was the coach of Mexico’s national team during the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. They won the bronze medal by defeating Japan with a final score of 3-1. The former midfielder worked with young players at that time, and most of them are now part of the squad that will compete in the 2023 Gold Cup.

El Tri lost to the lifelong rivals 3-0 in the Concacaf Nations League, being unable to reach the final. However, this decision may have more to do with the changes within the Mexican FA (Federación Mexicana de Fútbol).

Juan Carlos Rodriguez has recently become the FMF president and he immediately shook things up by firing Cocca, who was hired by the previous board in February. Of course, social media went wild.

Best memes and reactions to Mexico’s firing of Cocca

Cocca was in charge of Mexico for only seven games and he lost just one game, but that defeat proved too costly. Jaime Lozano will be at El Tri’s helm on an interim basis until the federation names a new coach.

It was terrible on and off the field as the Mexican players finished the game kicking and hitting the USMNT players, while thousands of fans made a discriminatory chant.

Now, Diego Cocca is in serious trouble, especially after the arrival of Juan Carlos Rodriguez as commissioner of the Mexican Federation. That’s why the coach was asked if he was ready to resign.

Diego Cocca’s final decision to stay with Mexico

After Mexico’s loss against the United States, many reports pointed out that Diego Cocca might be out of the team before the start of the 2023 Gold Cup. However, he stays confident in his project toward the 2026 World Cup.

“I dream with a process of three and a half years. I’ve only been here four months. We have to overcome this together and keep growing. We have to work together for the national team. If we believe things will be solved in just four months, we’re totally wrong.”

Cocca doesn’t have fear of a sudden decision by the commissioner of the Mexican Federation, Juan Carlos Rodriguez. “We have to be united and understand where we are to know where are we going. If we don’t do that together, it’s going to be really tough.”

Mexico haven’t been able to beat the United States in six consecutive matches and this was Cocca’s take on that matter. “I don’t know. I don’t care about it that much. I’m interested in Mexico’s national team. To be at our highest level, there’s a lot to do. When we reach that level, I believe we’re gonna compete. I’m sure.”

However, Chicharito suffered a major disappointment after missing the Qatar 2022 World Cup. Though he had a solid season with LA Galaxy in the MLS, coach Gerardo Martino left him out of the tournament because of disciplinary reasons.

Now, Javier Hernandez just sparked another controversy. Though he is permanently out of Mexico’s National team, the striker criticized thousands of fans for their lack of support. Read here to check out the details of his full exposure.

Chicharito Hernandez slams Mexican fans

In recent months, Chicharito Hernandez has become a celebrity on Twitch and that’s where he made very controversial comments regarding the behavior of Mexican fans at Estadio Azteca during the Concacaf Nations League game against Jamaica.

Mexico suffered a lot to rescue a 2-2 tie and almost were eliminated from the long awaited Final Four which will be played in June at Las Vegas. During the match, thousands of fans booed historic players such as Guillermo Ochoa and Raul Jimenez. After seeing that, Chicharito had enough of it.

“The results aren’t coming and you complain. Don’t you think this is a bit extreme? Where’s the support then? Because when the goals are scored, and everything is going well, there’s no support. When the National team score, you celebrate, but you don’t support. So, when your team is tying against Jamaica and you boo them, you’re not supporting.”

For Javier Hernandez, there’s no way Mexico can get to the quarterfinals in the 2026 World Cup at home if this trend continues. “As a fan, you pay your ticket and you can complain, you can boo. Of course, you can do it. Everyone’s free to do whatever they want. But then, there’s no support for the National Team. I’m not saying the game against Jamaica is to celebrate, but I also think it’s not for booing. To boo in just the second game of Diego Cocca, that’s where I think all of us have to be better.”

Chicharito said that Mexican fans should learn from the example of Argentina in Qatar 2022. “Fans have to understand the word ‘support’. We’re all here for the Mexican National Team to have good results. It doesn’t matter who plays. Look at Argentina, World Champions, and a lot of people didn’t want Scaloni. And a lot of people said many players shouldn’t be there. World Champions. To be World Champions, it depends on all of us. To be worth of that title someday.”

So, after the failure, Gerardo Martino’s contract wasn’t extended as coach of the national team andDiego Coccahas been chosen as the new man in charge towardthe biggest project ever: the2026 World Cup. It’s important to remember that Mexicowould be host alongside Canada and theUnited States.

Now, after winning the race over Guillermo Almada and Miguel Herrera,Diego Cocca faces his first challenge in Mexico’s national team schedule for 2023 with the Concacaf Nations League. Read here to check out the details about this roster full of surprises.

Mexico’s roster for Nations League: Chicharito, Andres Guardado and Hector Herrera out

Diego Cocca will make his debut as Mexico’s national team coach in the last matches of the group stage at the 2022-2023 Concacaf NationsLeague. Mexico will play on March 23 at Suriname and on March 26 at home against Jamaica. Those games will determine thewinner of Group A in the tournament.

If Mexico win Group A of the 2022-2023 Concacaf Nations League, they will play on the Final Four of the tournament during the summer. This is the first challenge for Diego Cocca after the World Cup failure and that’s why he chose a very competitive roster.

However, there are many important players who have been left out of the list. For example, Hector Herrera, Andres Guardado, Rogelio Funes Mori and Chicharito Hernandez. It’s important to remember that Alexis Vega and Jesus Corona are recovering from injuries.

Another crucial detailis that Julian Araujo, recently signed by FC Barcelona, gets the call for Mexico when he could have played for the United States. Meanwhile, as expected, Alejandro Zendejas isn’t on the squad, because his intentions are with the USMNT.

Goalkeepers: Guillermo Ochoa, Carlos Acevedo and Antonio Rodriguez.

Defenders: Israel Reyes, Nestor Araujo, Hector Moreno, Jesus Gallardo, Gilberto Sepulveda, Kevin Alvarez, Jesus Angulo, Julian Araujo, Jorge Sanchez, Cesar Montes, Johan Vasquez and Gerardo Arteaga.

Midfielders: Luis Romo, Uriel Antuna, Alfonso Gonzalez, Roberto Alvarado, Fernando Beltran, Carlos Rodriguez, Marcel Ruiz, Erick Sanchez, Luis Chavez, Diego Lainez, Sebastian Cordova, Edson Alvarez and Erick Gutierrez.

Forwards: Hirving Lozano, Orbelin Pineda, Henry Martin, Roberto de la Rosa, Raul Jimenez and Santiago Gimenez.

So, after the failure, Gerardo Martino’s contract wasn’t extended as coach of the national team and Diego Cocca has been chosen as the new man in charge towards the biggest project ever: the2026 World Cup. It’s important to remember that Mexicowould be host alongside Canada and theUnited States.

Now, after winning the race over Guillermo Almada and Miguel Herrera, Diego Cocca faces the toughest challenge of his career. The pressure is already on. Read here to find out if, according to his contract, Mexico’s coach is obliged to win Nations League and Gold Cup in 2023 to avoid being fired.

Diego Cocca and his contract with Mexico: Will he get fired for not winning Gold Cup and Nations League?

In a very controversial selection process, the Mexican Federation chose Diego Cocca over names such as Guillermo Almada and Miguel Herrera. Though Cocca has all the credentials, once a champion in Argentina with Racing and twice in Liga MX leading Atlas, the critics are all over him.

That’s why, during the last days, many reports pointed out that his contract would include a clause that would trigger if he doesn’t win the Nations League and the Gold Cup in 2023. Those are his first challenges as coach of the famous Tri.

In the 2022-2023 Concacaf NationsLeague, Mexico will play on March 23 at Suriname and on March 26 at home against Jamaica. Those games will determine thewinner of Group A in the tournament. If Mexico loses at home facing Jamaica, they’re eliminated. However, if they advance, the Final Four of the tournament is scheduled between June 12 and June 20. Here, Mexico might face the United States and Canada. The first real test for Diego Cocca.

After that comes the most important event for Mexico during 2023: the Gold Cup. The tournament is scheduled to be played from June 24 to July 16. Mexico will betrying to claim back the title after they lost the final in 2021 against the United States. It’s a must win scenario.

So, a few days ago, Rodrigo Ares de Parga, director of the committee which chose Diego Cocca over Almada and Herrera, finally had an answer to the contract situation of the new coach. Is he obliged to win the Gold Cup and the Nations League in 2023? “The five candidates were informed that there was a pre-established contract. There’s no obligation (to win Gold Cup or Nations league). Of course there’s a desireand goalswe haveto achieve. It’s a fair contract which seeks for us to have success and tranquility for the coach.”

[Watch Tigres UANL vs Pumas UNAM online free in the US on FuboTV]

Tigres UANL suffered a major hit after losing Diego Cocca, who is new coach of the national team in Mexico. That changes everything and now, in a sudden decision, Marco Antonio ‘Chima’ Ruiz is in charge for the rest of the season.So far, they are in third-place of the standings with eleven points just behindPachucaand Monterrey.

Last Sunday,Pumas UNAM had almost three points secured at home against Atlas, but received a last minute goal. Even with all the doubts around new coachRafael Puente Jr, they have responded well. Eight points in five matches and Top-5 team of the table. The problem is that Pumas only have one point on the road.

Tigres UNAL vs Pumas UNAM: Kick-off Time

Argentina:10:05 PM
Australia:11:05 AM (AEST) (Sunday)
Bangladesh:7:05 AM(Sunday)
Belgium:2:05 AM(Sunday)
Brazil:10:05 PM
Canada:8:05 PM
Croatia:2:05 AM(Sunday)
Denmark:2:05 AM(Sunday)
Egypt:3:05 AM(Sunday)
France:2:05 AM(Sunday)
Germany:2:05 AM(Sunday)
Ghana:1:05 AM(Sunday)
Greece:3:05 AM(Sunday)
India:6:35 AM(Sunday)
Indonesia:9:05 AM(Sunday)
Ireland:1:05 AM(Sunday)
Israel:3:05 AM(Sunday)
Italy:2:05 AM(Sunday)
Jamaica:8:05 PM
Kenya:4:05 AM(Sunday)
Malaysia:9:05 AM(Sunday)
Mexico:7:05 PM
Morocco:2:05 AM(Sunday)
Netherlands:2:05 AM(Sunday)
New Zealand:2:05 PM(Sunday)
Nigeria:2:05 AM(Sunday)
Norway:2:05 AM(Sunday)
Philippines:9:05 AM(Sunday)
Poland:2:05 AM(Sunday)
Portugal:1:05 AM(Sunday)
Saudi Arabia:4:05 AM(Sunday)
Serbia:2:05 AM(Sunday)
Singapore:9:05 AM(Sunday)
South Africa:3:05 AM(Sunday)
Spain:2:05 AM(Sunday)
Sweden:2:05 AM(Sunday)
Switzerland:2:05 AM(Sunday)
UAE:5:05 AM(Sunday)
UK:1:05 AM(Sunday)
United States:8:05 PM

Tigres UANLvs Pumas UNAM: TV Channel and Live Streaming

Costa Rica: Sky HD, TUDN
Dominican Republic:Sky HD, TUDN
El Salvador:Sky HD, TUDN
Guatemala:Sky HD, TUDN
Honduras:Sky HD, TUDN
Mexico:Canal 5 (Televisa),TUDN,TUDN En Vivo,Sky HD,VIX+,Afizzionados
Nicaragua:Sky HD, TUDN
Panama:Sky HD, TUDN
United States:fuboTV (7-day free trial), TUDN.com,VIX+,TUDN App,TUDN USA,Univision,Univision NOW

So, after the failure, Gerardo Martino’s contract wasn’t extended as coach of the National Team andMexicoare looking for the man in charge of the biggest project ever: the2026 World Cup. It’s important to remember thatMexicowould be host alongside Canada and theUnited States.

The members of the Mexican Federation are on a major crossroad. Trust the team to a coach proved inLiga MXor try to splash a big name available in the market. Read here to find out who is the new possible candidate for Mexico.

Diego Cocca is in the race to be Mexico’s national team coach

A few weeks ago, there seemed to be only three possible candidates to be in charge of Mexico: Marcelo Bielsa, Guillermo Almada and Miguel Herrera. Then, in the last days, Bielsa’s name has been on and off. So, as a consequence, many believed that Almada or Herrera would be the chosen one.

However, after the Mexican Federation announced a newcommittee to make the decision, Diego Cocca is a new and very surprising candidate. Undoubtedly, Cocca has all the credentials to take the job. Two-time champion with Atlas and the best paid coach in Liga MX after signing for Tigres UANL.

Diego Cocca knows perfectly Liga MX and all the players in Mexico. That’s one of the requirements many fans believe is crucial to have success in the 2026 World Cup at home. So, the final decision is in the hands of the newest committee. At this moment, Cocca is now a candidate, Marcelo Bielsa might be be back in it and, Guillermo Almada and Miguel Herrera remain aspossibilities.