Training at Pachuca: Surprise in front of the club World Cup!

Training at Pachuca: Surprise in front of the club World Cup!

Pachuca, Mexiko - On May 29, 2025, the CF Pachuca surprisingly announced the separation of coach Guillermo Almada. The trainer, whose resignation was made according to a report by ESPN at his own request, leaves the club just a few weeks before the upcoming World Cup. Almada had managed the team since Clausura in 2022 and his departure is perceived as unexpectedly, since many fans calculated that it remains in office until international competition. Pachuca recently failed in the quarter-finals of the Mexican Clausura championship against Club America, which may have had an impact on the decision.

In his three -year term, Almada not only led the club to a championship title in national competition, but also celebrated international success. Under his leadership, Pachuca won the Concacaf Champions Cup and the Challenger Cup and reached the final of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup, where they were defeated against Real Madrid. The exact reasons for his resignation were not officially mentioned, but there are reports of different ideas between Almada and the club management of Grupo Pachuca with regard to the sporting orientation.

The Club World Cup 2025

The club world championship, which takes place in the USA from June 14 to July 13, will be a major challenge for Pachuca, since the club now urgently needs to find a new coach. According to Laola1, Salzburg, another participant in Group H, meets Real Madrid, Al-Hilal and Pachuca. A total of 32 teams compete at the tournament, which is one of the most prestigious in international club football.

The Concacaf Champions Cup, which is considered one of the most important competitions for North American clubs, also serves as a qualification for the FIFA Club World Cup. Pachuca won six titles in the history of the competition, with the last triumph took place on 2024. However, the record winner is Club América, who was able to win the title seven times. These successes reflect the strength of the association in Mexican and international football and arouse high expectations of future development.

The search for a new trainer will now be in the foreground, while the team is preparing for the upcoming challenges of the club world championship. It remains to be seen which direction the new coach will take and how Pachuca reacts to the unexpected change of management.