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Raul Jimenez ends World Cup drought with emotional Mexico opener

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First reported by Mako · Jun 12, 2026

What happened

Raul Jimenez scored his first World Cup goal for Mexico in the 2026 opener at the Azteca, ending a long personal drought. The 35-year-old’s comeback follows a life-threatening skull injury in 2021 and years of criticism, reinvention, and recovery.

  • 01Jimenez scored Mexico’s opener and his first World Cup goal at age 35.
  • 02He had nearly died in 2021 after a collision with David Luiz at Arsenal.
  • 03After surgery and rehab, he rebuilt his game with Fulham and Mexico.
  • 04He dedicated the goal to his late father, who died of cancer.
  • 05Mexico can still win Group play against South Korea and the Czech Republic.

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OrganizationsMexico national football team, Wolves, Fulham, Arsenal, BBC
PlacesMexico, Azteca Stadium, Emirates Stadium, England, South Korea, Czech Republic

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MakoCenter · HebrewJun 12, 2026
Raul Jimenez ends World Cup drought with emotional Mexico opener
N12Center · HebrewJun 12, 2026
Raul Jimenez ends his World Cup drought in a poignant Mexico breakthrough

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