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Raul Jimenez

Raul Jimenez — Mexico footballer who scored in World Cup matches against South Africa, Ecuador, and Serbia in the 2026 tournament.

2026-06-052026-07-08

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  1. July 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Mexico refused to roll over and another controversial VAR review saw them awarded a penalty by Australian referee Alireza Faghani, Raul Jimenez slotting in to make it 3-2.

    England, Norway advance at World Cup, FIFA ruling triggers uproar
  3. Citizen Digital

    Mexico refused to roll over and another controversial VAR review saw them awarded a penalty by Australian referee Alireza Faghani, Raul Jimenez slotting in to make it 3-2.

    England, Norway advance at World Cup, FIFA ruling triggers uproar
  4. The Standard

    Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez reduced the Mexican arrears but they fell short of a place in the quarter-finals.

    Bellingham powers 10-man England past Mexico, into World Cup quarters
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. June 2026
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. Citizen Digital

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    Mexico wrap up World Cup preparations with thumping Serbia win

Monday 6 July

  1. England beats Mexico 3-2, Norway shocks Brazil at World Cup

    England defeated Mexico 3-2 in the World Cup round of 16 despite playing with 10 men after a red card, while Norway stunned Brazil. The day was also marked by a FIFA decision to reprieve United States star Folarin Balogun following intervention from Donald Trump, which triggered uproar.

    6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. England beats Mexico, Norway stuns Brazil at World Cup

    England defeated Mexico 3-2 to advance to the World Cup quarter-finals despite playing with 10 men from the 54th minute, while Norway upset Brazil. A FIFA decision to reprieve United States star Folarin Balogun following an intervention from Donald Trump sparked controversy.

    6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Bellingham's double helps England beat Mexico 3-2 at Azteca

    Jude Bellingham scored twice as 10-man England defeated Mexico 3-2 at the Estadio Azteca in a World Cup round-of-16 match on Sunday, advancing to the quarter-finals. Harry Kane also scored from the penalty spot as England kept their quest for a first major tournament win in 60 years alive.

    6 July 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 4 July

  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.

    4 July 2026 · 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

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

Friday 5 June

  1. Mexico defeats Serbia 5-1 in World Cup warm-up match

    Mexico defeated Serbia 5-1 in a World Cup preparation match, with goals from Johan Vasquez, Stefan Bukinac (own goal), Raul Jimenez, another own goal, and Luis Chavez. Mexico will begin the tournament on June 11 against South Africa in Group A, which also includes South Korea and Czech Republic.

    5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

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