From near death to World Cup hero - Jimenez's tears for Mexico
Summary
Raul Jimenez scored a goal that helped Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup. Jimenez survived a serious skull injury in 2020 and this was his first start in a World Cup, making the moment very emotional for him and fans.Key Facts
- Mexico won 2-0 against South Africa in the 2026 World Cup opener.
- Raul Jimenez scored the second goal with a powerful header.
- Jimenez had a serious head injury in November 2020 that almost cost him his life.
- This was Jimenez’s first World Cup game as a starter after six previous substitute appearances.
- He has scored 46 goals in 125 appearances for Mexico, second only to Javier Hernandez’s 52 goals.
- Jimenez recently returned to Wolves football club after playing for Fulham.
- The game was played at Azteca Stadium in Mexico with about 80,000 fans present.
- Three players received red cards during the match.
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