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Mexico’s Raúl Jiménez Has Long-Awaited World Cup Moment: 'Perfect Day For Him'

Raul Jimenez finally has his star moment in a World Cup for Mexico. The 35-year-old striker burst into tears after scoring El Tri's second goal against South Africa as Mexico opened the 2026 World Cup with a 2-0 win. It was the first World Cup goal for Jiménez, who suffered a skull fracture while playing forWolverhamptonn on Nov. 29, 2020 and had to undergo lifesaving surgery. Within two weeks, Jiménez was back at training. He fully recovered several months later, but the injury forced him to wear protective headgear for the rest of his career. Jiménez has suffered other injuries and dips i...