Jeremy Márquez has taken a definitive step in his career by receiving his first call-up to the Mexican national team. The Cruz Azul midfielder was included by manager Rafael Márquez for the Tricolor's upcoming commitments, a recognition of his form in the Apertura 2026.
The 24-year-old, who can also play as a right-back, joined La Máquina in 2025 from Atlas. This season, Márquez has been a key player, scoring three goals in nine appearances and helping the team to fourth place in the standings with 15 points. His progression has been steady since making his first-team debut with Atlas in the 2018 Copa MX.
The path to the call
Rafael Márquez explained the decision to call up the Cruz Azul player. "Decidió darle una oportunidad al futbolista cementero para los próximos compromisos del Tricolor," the manager said. For Jeremy, this call-up caps a season of consolidation where he has started eight matches, logging 641 minutes and showing a keen eye for goal from midfield.
The call comes during a busy period for Cruz Azul. The team is coming off a 1-0 loss to Monterrey last Friday, their second consecutive defeat after the setback against Inter Miami. They now prepare for a high-stakes clash against league leaders Toluca on September 26th, a key match in the title race where La Máquina aims to close the four-point gap. Fans can check the full schedule on our fixtures page.
With Márquez as one of their offensive leaders, Cruz Azul has scored 16 goals this campaign. His next test will be against Toluca at the Estadio Azteca, the perfect stage for the young midfielder to shows the form that earned him the national team nod. The full squad list and statistics are available in our squad section.
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