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Who are Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez, Mexico’s opening match scorers?

Who are Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez, Mexico’s opening match scorers?

Summary

Mexico won the opening game of the 2026 World Cup by beating South Africa 2-0. Julian Quinones scored the first goal of the tournament, and Raul Jimenez scored the second.

Key Facts

  • Julian Quinones scored the first goal in the 9th minute of the World Cup 2026 opening match.
  • The game was played in Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium with cheering home fans.
  • Raul Jimenez scored the second goal in the 67th minute with a header.
  • Quinones is 29 years old, born in Colombia, and became a Mexican citizen in 2023.
  • Quinones joined Mexico’s national team shortly after gaining citizenship.
  • Jimenez is 35 years old and had a serious skull injury in 2020 but made a strong comeback.
  • Jimenez often wears protective headgear because of his previous injury.
  • Jimenez dedicated many recent goals to his late father, showing emotion after scoring.
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