Raúl Jiménez breaks World Cup drought with emotional dedication to his father

The Mexican forward dedicated his first World Cup goal to his father, who died in March.

Publicado 13 junio, 2026 el 13 de junio a las 23:12 | 2 mins reading |1,204 vistas | por Miguel Torres

Raúl Jiménez’s most meaningful goal

Raúl Jiménez finally broke his goalless streak in World Cups. The Mexican forward scored against South Africa, but the celebration had a meaning that goes beyond the score.

Behind the tears is a story of loss and tribute. His father died last March, just as he was getting ready for what he considered “his World Cup.” The goal was not just a sporting goal, but an emotional need.

“It was something I was looking for, more than just scoring my first goal in the World Cup so I could dedicate it to my dad, who I think would be the happiest to have been here in the stadium,” declared Raúl.

The Wolverhampton footballer added that his father supported him from heaven. In an interview with the Mexican National Team, Jiménez revealed that before the game he asked Roberto Alvarado for a cross to the far post.

“Very happy to have been able to score this goal. In fact, before I told Piojo (Alvarado) ‘give me one at the second post and now I’m going to score it’ and look, we did it, I was able to score it. Very happy,” he concluded.

A long road to the goal

Jiménez had had minutes in Brazil 2014, Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022, but he never managed to score. This time, with his father absent, the goal came loaded with emotion.

The Mexican forward ended his 12-year World Cup drought and dedicated the most important moment of his career to the person who always encouraged him.

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Paraguay ties with Australia and depends on third parties in the 2026 World Cup

Paraguay draws with Australia and is waiting for other results to advance in the World Cup.

Publicado 36 minutes ago el 26 de junio a las 10:04 | 2 mins reading

No goals in San Francisco

The Group D match between Paraguay and Australia ended scoreless at San Francisco Bay Stadium. The 0-0 draw left both teams with four points, but with different destinations.

Australia secured their place in the round of 32 by finishing second in the group. The Australians added the necessary points and did not depend on other markers.

Guarani uncertainty

Paraguay, on the other hand, stayed in third place with the same number of units. The team led by its coaching staff will now have to wait for the results of the other groups to find out if it advances as one of the best third places.

The situation is tense for the South American team. His future does not depend on himself, but on what happens in the next matches of the tournament. Until now, the Paraguayan team showed defensive solidity, but lacked forcefulness in attack to break the tie.

The match was disputed, with few clear scoring opportunities. Both teams prioritized not making mistakes. Australia met its goal, while Paraguay was on the verge of qualifying.

The Paraguayan fans are looking forward to the next World Cup matches, where it will be decided whether their team will continue in the competition or say goodbye to the tournament.

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Türkiye and the US will collide at SoFi Stadium on June 25, 2026

Türkiye and the United States will meet on June 25, 2026 in Los Angeles in Group D.

Publicado 1 hour ago el 26 de junio a las 09:40 | 1 min reading

The 2026 World Cup already has the duel between Türkiye and the United States scheduled for Group D. The match will be played on June 25, 2026 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

Key duel in the group stage

The date places it at an advanced stage of the group stage, when each team will have a clearer picture of its situation. The crossing is part of the competitive itinerary of Group D.

Confirmed venue: SoFi Stadium

The match will be played at SoFi Stadium, the venue designated for the tournament. The host city, Los Angeles, is already defined as a point of competition for both teams on this day.

The official record confirms the direct confrontation between two teams on a specific day and at a specific venue, elements that structure the competition within Group D.

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Netherlands vs Morocco in Monterrey for the 2026 World Cup

The Rayados stadium will host the round of 16 duel between Europeans and Africans.

Publicado 8 hours ago el 26 de junio a las 02:30 | 2 mins reading

Monterrey is preparing to host one of the most attractive duels of the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. The Netherlands and Morocco will meet on Monday, June 29 at 7:00 p.m. (central Mexico) at the Rayados stadium.

The match corresponds to the cross between the leader of Group F and the second place in Group C. The Netherlands secured first place after beating Tunisia 3-1. For its part, Morocco finished second in Group C, only surpassed by Brazil on goal difference. Both added seven points and tied in the direct duel.

The Monterrey fans were looking forward to a direct elimination match in their city. The presence of Clockwork Orange in the Rayados building had become an illusion that is now fulfilled.

The meeting promises intensity. The Netherlands arrives with its characteristic fluid attack, while Morocco has shown defensive solidity and the ability to take advantage of counterattacks. It will be a duel of styles between the European tactical order and the African grit.

Tickets for the match are already sold out. Local authorities have arranged mobility and security operations to receive thousands of fans who will arrive from different parts of the country and abroad.