Julian Quiñones Opens First Goal of the 2026 World Cup
The opening match of the 2026 World Cup between the Mexican team and its counterpart, the South African team, witnessed the early scoring of the first goal of the tournament at the Azteca Stadium.
The first goal came in the 9th minute by striker Julian Quiñones of Al-Qadisiyah Saudi Club after a decisive pass from his teammate Erik Lira, giving the Mexican team an early lead in the opening match.
The match saw a strong start from the hosts amid a large crowd atmosphere, in the opening of the edition that is being held for the first time at this scale and expansion in the history of the tournament.
It is worth mentioning that the 5th minute saw the first opportunity for the Mexican team through Raúl Jiménez, but the South African goalkeeper brilliantly saved the ball.
The first goal came in the 9th minute by striker Julian Quiñones of Al-Qadisiyah Saudi Club after a decisive pass from his teammate Erik Lira, giving the Mexican team an early lead in the opening match.
The match saw a strong start from the hosts amid a large crowd atmosphere, in the opening of the edition that is being held for the first time at this scale and expansion in the history of the tournament.
It is worth mentioning that the 5th minute saw the first opportunity for the Mexican team through Raúl Jiménez, but the South African goalkeeper brilliantly saved the ball.
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