Six years after a life-threatening skull fracture, Mexico’s Raúl Jiménez completed a miracle comeback by scoring his first-ever World Cup goal.
The opening match of the 2026 World Cup gave football one of its most emotional fairy tales as Mexican striker Raúl Jiménez found the back of the net.
Six years ago, Jiménez’s career—and life—hung in the balance following a horrific clash against Arsenal that left him with a fractured skull. After nine months of grueling rehabilitation and fitted with a permanent protective helmet, his return to elite football was deemed a miracle.
On Thursday, destiny finally called. The seasoned forward brought the Estadio Azteca crowd to tears by firing home his first-ever World Cup goal on home soil. Overwhelmed by the magnitude of the moment, the warrior let his emotions pour out on the pitch.
