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Raúl Jiménez scores first World Cup goal against South Africa

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 1:35 AM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Raúl Jiménez scores first World Cup goal against South Africa
Summary

Raúl Jiménez scored his first-ever World Cup goal, contributing to Mexico's performance against South Africa at Estadio Azteca. This moment is particularly significant as Jiménez overcame a severe skull fracture six years ago that sidelined him for nine months. His achievement marks him as the second-highest scorer in Mexico’s national team history, trailing only Javier Hernández. The match is currently ongoing, with fans hopeful for more goals from Jiménez.

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  • •Jiménez scored in a World Cup match on June 12, 2026.
  • •He overcame a life-threatening injury sustained six years ago.
  • •This goal enhances his ranking as Mexico’s second-highest scorer.
  • •The match takes place at Estadio Azteca in front of a packed crowd.
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  • 1:35 AMYahoo Sports — 😢​ More than a goal! Raúl Jiménez's big moment against South Africa
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Six years ago, Raúl suffered a terrifying skull fracture after a brutal collision that put his life in danger. The Club América academy product had to spend around nine months completely sidelined, ...

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