Mexico's recently signed Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Raúl Jiménez was reduced to tears after scoring a debut World Cup goal on home soil that sealed Mexico's victory over South Africa in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Raúl Jiménez dedicated his first ever World Cup goal to his last father who unfortunately passed away in March this year.
Jiménez immediately pointed to the sky to dedicate the milestone and achievement to his father Raúl Jiménez Vega who passed away prior to the start of the tournament.
However, overcoming what was meant to be a career ending injury in 2020 when he suffered a fractured skull in a Premier League match.
It is believed that the tears reflected an overwhelming triumph of returning from a severe medical emergency to the world's biggest football stage.
Despite being a veteran for the Mexican National team, it was his first ever World Cup goal for the El Tricolor and having your debut World Cup goal at a filled 83,264 Azteca Stadium is one that is envied almost every Mexican football player.
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It is believed that the tears reflected an overwhelming triumph of returning from a severe medical emergency to the world's biggest football stage.
Despite being a veteran for the Mexican National team, it was his first ever World Cup goal for the El Tricolor and having your debut World Cup goal at a filled 83,264 Azteca Stadium is one that is envied almost every Mexican football player.
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WORLD CUP: Raúl Jiménez pays tribute to his dad after scoring a debut World Cup goal
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June 12, 2026
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