Raul Jimenez’s Headband Tells the Story of His Remarkable Comeback

Raul Jimenez, Mexico’s biggest star, scored the second goal in Mexico’s 2-0 win over South Africa at the World Cup on June 11, 2026, in what many viewers noticed was a headband marked “Mexico.” The explanation goes back to a severe injury he suffered in the Premier League in 2020, when a heavy blow left him with a skull fracture and brain bleeding.

Jimenez said in 2021 that doctors told him from the start how serious the situation was. “They said it was a miracle that I am still here,” he said, adding that the skull bone broke and the injury caused bleeding in his brain. He missed nine months and later rebuilt his career after Wolves supported him through recovery.

The goal was Jimenez’s 46th in 128 appearances for Mexico, moving him to ninth place on the national team’s all-time appearance list. He is set to return to Wolves next year after three seasons at Fulham, following Wolves’ relegation to the Championship.