Julian Quinones shines for Mexico at World Cup amid personal redemption
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 3:15 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Julian Quinones has become a key player for Mexico in the ongoing World Cup, making headlines for his performances. He scored the opening goal in the 2-0 victory over South Africa and contributed a goal and an assist in a round of 32 match against Ecuador. Quinones, who faced significant personal challenges in the past, has emerged as a national hero. Mexico aims for a historic run to the quarter-finals, with a crucial match against England upcoming.
- •Quinones scored in Mexico's opening match against South Africa.
- •He contributed a goal and an assist in the win over Ecuador.
- •Mexico has not reached the quarter-finals in 40 years.
- •Quinones was once known for negative off-field behavior.
- •Mexico's next match is against England in the round of 16.
- 3:15 PMYahoo Sports — From drunkard to folk hero: he's already the World Cup's big winner
"Just a few years ago, Julian Quinones was making headlines mainly off the pitch. Today, however, he is the man making an entire nation dream. At Mexico’s home World Cup, the 29-year-old has emerged ...
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