Six years ago, many feared that Raúl Jiménez might never play football again. In November 2020, while playing for Wolverhampton, he suffered a horrific skull fracture after a collision with David Luiz, an injury so serious that it required emergency surgery and put his career, and even his life, in danger. After months of recovery, setbacks, and years of wearing protective headgear, Jiménez fought his way back onto the pitch. Yesterday, that long journey came full circle. At 35 years old, Jiménez scored his first ever World Cup goal as Mexico defeated South Africa 2–0 in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup. The goal brought him to tears, not just because of everything he had overcome, but because he dedicated the moment to his father, who passed away earlier this year. From fighting for his life after a fractured skull to hearing an entire stadium celebrate his name on football’s biggest stage, Raúl Jiménez’s goal was more than a goal. It was a story of resilience, sacrifice, and love. A moment that proved that sometimes football’s greatest victories happen long before the final whistle. All rights reserved to original creator(s). DM for credit or removal (no copyright intended). ©️Credits: @ abdou_darwin_27 via TikTok 🎥 Follow @zernoh_ for more content like this #footballedits #football #worldcup #rauljimenez #mexico - @zernoh_