Raul Jimenez gears up for World Cup wearing custom head guard

Raul Jimenez, a key striker for Mexico, is set to participate in the 2026 World Cup as a co-hosting nation with the U.S. and Canada. Jimenez has faced significant injury challenges throughout his career, including a life-threatening head injury in 2020. He now wears a medically approved custom head guard during matches to protect against further injury. Currently, he is a member of Wolverhampton Wanderers, having rejoined the club as a free agent this summer.

• 12:36 AMYahoo Sports — This is what's on Raul Jimenez's head while playing for Mexico at World Cup