Julián Quiñones, a Black Colombian-born player, embodies Mexico's complex relationship with race and identity. Hailed as a national hero at the World Cup after facing racist slurs in 2024, his story highlights Mexico's struggle with its diverse population and the evolving definition of "Mexican."
A two-year-old duck named Merlin, dressed in a miniature Mexican national team jersey, has become an internet sensation and the unofficial mascot of the World Cup after Mexico's opening victory. Images of Merlin parading with fans in Mexico City have gone viral, with many calling him a "national treasure."
A two-year-old duck named Merlin, dressed in a miniature Mexican national team jersey, has become an internet sensation and the unofficial mascot of the World Cup after Mexico's opening victory. Images of Merlin parading with fans in Mexico City have gone viral, with many calling him a national treasure.
A duck named Merlin, dressed in Mexico's national team colors, has become an internet sensation and the unofficial mascot of the World Cup after going viral during the team's opening victory celebration in Mexico City.
Julián Quiñones, Mexico's first World Cup scorer, has a career path from Colombia to Mexico and now Saudi Arabia, influenced by Spanish coach Míchel. Despite starting as a center forward, Quiñones adapted to the left wing, becoming Saudi Pro League's top scorer and a key player for Mexico.
Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 in the 2026 World Cup opener, marked by three red cards, with goals from Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez at Estadio Azteca.
Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup opener, marked by a record three red cards, with goals from Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez.
Julián Quiñones anota el primer gol de la Copa Mundial 2026 a los 9 minutos, liderando la victoria de México. Raúl Jiménez suma el 2-0 y obtiene la mejor calificación del partido (8.83).
Mexico defeats South Africa 2-0 in the World Cup opener amidst organizational chaos and geopolitical tensions, with Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scoring, and three red cards issued during the match.
México gana 2-0 contra Sudáfrica en el partido inaugural del Mundial 2026 en el Estadio Azteca, rompiendo una maldición de siete partidos inaugurales sin victoria. Julián Quiñones y Raúl Jiménez marcaron los goles.
Julián Quiñones, delantero mexicano de origen colombiano, marca el primer gol del Mundial 2026 en el minuto 8 contra Sudáfrica en el Estadio Azteca.
Julián Quiñones, delantero mexicano de origen colombiano, marca el primer gol del Mundial 2026 en el minuto 8 contra Sudáfrica en el Estadio Azteca, convirtiéndose en el tercer gol más rápido de México en la historia de los mundiales.
