Raul Jimenez scores first World Cup goal as Mexico leads South Africa
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 9:27 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Raul Jimenez scored his first goal in a World Cup match as Mexico faced South Africa on June 11, 2026. This goal, coming during his first World Cup start, was significant following his long recovery from a skull fracture and the recent loss of his father. His emotional celebration highlighted the weight of these experiences. The match is currently ongoing, with Mexico leading 2-0. Jimenez aims to build on this performance in the upcoming match against South Korea on June 18.
- •Raul Jimenez scored during Mexico's World Cup match against South Africa.
- •He missed nine months due to a skull fracture sustained in 2020.
- •Jimenez recently lost his father in March.
- •Mexico leads South Africa 2-0 during the match.
- •Next, Mexico faces South Korea on June 18.
- 9:27 PMCBS Sports — How Mexico star Raul Jimenez overcame skull fracture, loss of father to see World Cup goal dream come true
"The Mexican attacker missed nine months with a horrible injury in 2020, he lost his father in March, and on Thursday, he scored his first World Cup goal
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