Jimenez plays key role in Mexico's World Cup qualification
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 12:43 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Raul Jimenez played 80 minutes in Mexico's 1-0 victory over South Korea on June 19, securing their spot in the World Cup knockout stages. The match highlighted Jimenez's return to form as he had recently rejoined Wolves after three years with Fulham. Edson Alvarez, captaining the side, made a crucial defensive play with an overhead clearance to help maintain the clean sheet against South Korea. Mexico is the first nation to advance to the last 32 in the tournament.
- •Mexico defeats South Korea 1-0 to qualify for World Cup knockout stages
- •Raul Jimenez plays 80 minutes and returns to Wolves
- •Edson Alvarez makes a crucial defensive clearance
- •Mexico is first team to reach the last 32 of the tournament
- 12:43 PMYahoo Sports — Jimenez qualifies for World Cup last 32 with Mexico
"Raul Jimenez plays 80 minutes for Mexico in their 1-0 win over South Korea to qualify for the World Cup knockout stages.
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