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Julian Quinones

Julian Quinones — Mexico footballer who scored in the 2026 World Cup opener against South Africa and in the knockout round against Ecuador.

2026-06-122026-07-05

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  1. July 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Winger Julian Quinones has been Mexico's breakout star with three goals in four games, while veteran striker Raul Jimenez broke down in tears after ending his long wait for a World Cup goal in the opening game of the tournament.

    Hosts Canada, Mexico and USA thrive in World Cup
  3. Citizen Digital

    In a supercharged atmosphere, Julian Quinones gave Mexico a deserved lead midway through the first half with a thunderous strike and then turned provider for Raul Jimenez.

    Mexico see off Ecuador to break 40-year World Cup curse
  4. The Standard

    In a supercharged atmosphere, Julian Quinones gave Mexico a deserved lead midway through the first half with a thunderous strike and then turned provider for Raul Jimenez.Ecuador desperately needed to wrest back the momentum after the break but struggled to shift through the gear

    Mexico see off Ecuador to break 40-year World Cup curse
  5. June 2026
  6. Citizen Digital

    Mateo Chavez gave Mexico the lead in the 55th minute and Julian Quinones took advantage of disarray in the Czech defence six minutes later to extend the lead.

    Brazil advance at World Cup, history for South Africa, Canada, Bosnia
  7. The Standard

    Mateo Chavez gave Mexico the lead in the 55th minute and Julian Quinones took advantage of disarray in the Czech defence six minutes later to extend the lead.Alvaro Fidalgo completed a sparkling evening for the Mexicans as he smashed in a cross four minutes into added time.

    Mexico ease to perfect World Cup record in Group A
  8. Citizen Digital

    Julian Quinones, who scored the opening goal of the tournament, then forced South Korea goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu into a good save from a header, raising the decibels.

    Co-hosts Mexico first team into World Cup knockout rounds
  9. The Standard

    Los Angeles FC attacker Son was belatedly flagged for offside although replays suggested it was a close call.Julian Quinones, who scored the opening goal of the tournament, then forced South Korea goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu into a good save from a header, raising the decibels.

    Mexico become first team to reach World Cup knockout phase
  10. Citizen Digital

    Julian Quinones scored the opening goal of the tournament after nine minutes and 35-year-old striker Raul Jimenez headed in Mexico's second at the Azteca, which became the first stadium in the world to host games at three World Cups.

    USA play first World Cup finals game on home soil since 1994
  11. The Standard

    Julian Quinones scored the opening goal of the tournament and veteran striker Raul Jimenez added a second as the co-hosts' bid for qualification from Group A got off to a smooth start.

    Mexico beat South Africa to kick off World Cup
  12. Citizen Digital

    Julian Quinones scored the opening goal of the tournament and veteran striker Raul Jimenez added a second as the co-hosts' bid for qualification from Group A got off to smooth start.

    Mexico beat South Africa to kick off World Cup

Yesterday

  1. Canada, Mexico, USA advance in home-hosted World Cup

    Mexico has beaten Ecuador to reach the World Cup knockout round, ending a 40-year wait to win a knockout game, while Canada and the USA are also progressing further than in previous tournaments as home advantage benefits all three hosts.

    18 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Mexico beats Ecuador 2-0, breaks 40-year World Cup knockout curse

    Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 at the Azteca Stadium in their World Cup round-of-32 match, ending a 40-year drought in knockout games dating back to 1986. Goals from Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez secured the win in what Mexico describes as a dominant performance at home.

    1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0, end 40-year World Cup knockout drought

    Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 in their World Cup round-of-32 match at Azteca Stadium, breaking their 40-year run without a knockout-stage victory. Mexico had not won a World Cup knockout game since 1986 and won all three group-stage matches without conceding.

    1 July 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 25 June

  1. Brazil advances; South Africa, Canada, Bosnia reach knockout rounds

    Brazil defeated Scotland 3-0 to advance to the World Cup's last 32, while South Africa, Canada, and Bosnia-Herzegovina progressed to the knockout rounds for the first time in their histories.

    25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Mexico defeats Czech Republic 3-0, advances with perfect record

    Mexico defeated the Czech Republic 3-0 at the Estadio Azteca to cement top place in World Cup Group A with a perfect record and advance to the last-32 match at the same stadium on June 30, while the Czechs finished bottom of the group.

    25 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 19 June

  1. Mexico qualifies for World Cup knockout rounds with Korea win

    Mexico became the first team to reach the knockout rounds of the 2026 World Cup, defeating South Korea 1-0 at Guadalajara Stadium. Luis Romo scored just after half-time to secure Mexico top spot in Group A with a match remaining.

    19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Mexico first World Cup team to reach knockout phase

    Mexico defeated South Korea 1-0 at Guadalajara Stadium to become the first team to qualify for the World Cup knockout rounds, with Luis Romo's second-half goal securing top spot in Group A with a match remaining.

    19 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 12 June

  1. USA plays first World Cup finals game on home soil since 1994

    The United States begins their World Cup campaign against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday, June 12, 2026—their first finals game on home soil in 32 years. US head coach Mauricio Pochettino says success means winning the World Cup, not merely progressing from Group D.

    12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Mexico beats South Africa 2-0 in World Cup opener

    Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 in the opening match of the World Cup at the Estadio Azteca, with Julian Quinones scoring the tournament's first goal and Raul Jimenez adding a second. South Africa finished with nine men after two players were sent off.

    12 June 2026 · The Standard

  3. Mexico defeats South Africa 2-0 in World Cup opener

    Mexico beat nine-man South Africa 2-0 in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup at Mexico City Stadium, with Julian Quinones scoring in the ninth minute and Raul Jimenez adding a second goal. South Africa had two players sent off during the match.

    12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

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