Quiñones ties Maradona's Azteca record and Mexico's all-time World Cup scoring mark
In the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 at Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium, Mexican forward Quiñones scored his fourth goal of the tournament, tying Diego Maradona and Igor Bychovets for the most World Cup goals at that venue. He also became the first Mexican player to directly contribute to five goals (4 goals, 1 assist) in a single World Cup, tied Mexico’s all-time World Cup scoring record, and helped Mexico break their team record for most goals in a single tournament (9).
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Raúl Jiménez Reaches 48 Goals for Mexico, Second Only to Chicharito Hernández
In a World Cup Round of 16 match on July 6, England defeated Mexico 3-2. Mexican striker Raúl Jiménez scored a goal, his third of the tournament after finding the net against South Africa and Ecuador. This goal brought his international tally to 48, moving him into second place alone on Mexico's all-time scoring list, surpassing legends Jared Borgetti (46), Cuauhtémoc Blanco (38), and Luis Hernández (35). He now trails only Javier 'Chicharito' Hernández, who leads with 52 goals. Jiménez, who previously played for Fulham and has returned to Wolves, continues his climb up the record books.
虎扑 - 足球Mexico Achieves First-Ever World Cup Feat: Two Players Score 3+ Goals in Single Tournament
In the Round of 16 of the World Cup, Mexico faced England, and Raúl Jiménez scored a penalty in the second half, marking his third goal of the tournament. Combined with Quiñones' four goals, Mexico now has two players who have scored at least three goals in this World Cup. According to statistics from data websites, this is the first time in Mexico's national team history that two players have achieved this milestone in a single World Cup tournament. The report highlights a historic offensive performance for the Mexican squad.
虎扑 - 足球Mexico Scores 9 Goals in World Cup, Breaking Team's 1998 Record
In the World Cup Round of 16 match between Mexico and England, Mexican player Quiñones scored a goal in the first half, bringing Mexico's total goals in this tournament to 9. This surpasses their previous record for most goals in a single World Cup, which was 8 goals set in 1998. The article, published by Hupu Football News on July 6, highlights Mexico's offensive performance, with comments noting their strong attack and only two goals conceded so far.
虎扑 - 足球Quiñones Ties Mexico's All-Time World Cup Scoring Record with Fourth Goal
During the World Cup Round of 16 match between Mexico and England, Mexican forward Quiñones scored a goal in the first half. This goal marked his fourth career World Cup goal, tying him with Javier 'Chicharito' Hernández and Luis Hernández as Mexico's all-time leading World Cup scorers. The match was played on July 6, and the news was reported by Hupu Football News, citing source X. The article briefly notes the milestone achievement without further match details or analysis.
虎扑 - 足球Quiñones Scores Fourth World Cup Goal at Azteca, Tying Maradona
In the World Cup Round of 16 match between Mexico and England, Mexican forward Quiñones scored a goal in the first half, marking his fourth World Cup goal at the Azteca Stadium. This achievement ties him with Diego Maradona and Soviet striker Igor Bychovets, who also scored four goals at the venue. With this goal, Quiñones becomes the player with the most World Cup goals scored at the Azteca Stadium in tournament history. The match was closely contested, with England leading but Mexico nearly equalizing before halftime.
虎扑 - 足球Quiñones Becomes First Mexican Player to Directly Participate in 5 Goals in a Single World Cup
In the World Cup round of 16 match between Mexico and England, Mexican player Quiñones scored a goal in the first half. This brought his tournament tally to 4 goals and 1 assist. According to data websites, he has become the first Mexican player in World Cup history to directly participate in 5 goals in a single tournament, marking a historic achievement for Mexican football.
虎扑 - 足球Quiñones Could Tie Maradona's Azteca Stadium Goal Record in Mexico vs England World Cup Match
Ahead of the World Cup Round of 16 match between Mexico and England at the Azteca Stadium, data websites highlighted that Mexican forward Quiñones has already scored 3 goals at this venue during the tournament. In World Cup history, only Diego Maradona and Soviet forward Byshovets have scored more (4 goals) at the Azteca. If Quiñones scores in today's match, he will tie that record. The match kicks off at 9:00 AM Beijing time on July 6. The article, sourced from Hupu Football, provides a brief statistical preview of the game.
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