Julián Quiñones, striker for the Mexico national team, scored the first goal of the 2026 World Cup during the opening match between Mexico and South Africa on Thursday afternoon (11).
The number 16 shirt took advantage of South Africa’s wrong start and opened the scoring for the Mexicans at the Azteca Stadium.
Julián Quiñones is a Colombian-born Mexican striker, today one of the main players in international football, with absurd numbers for Al-Qadsiah in Saudi Arabia. His trajectory is marked by much overcoming and achievements.
Born in Magüí Payán, Colombia, he left his hometown at a young age in pursuit of his dream of being a professional player in Mexico.
A 2026 World Cup began this Thursday (11) at the Azteca Stadium, in Mexico. Before the match that kicks off the World Cup, between Mexico and South Africa, the opening ceremony featured performances by Shakira and Nigerian singer Burna Boy.
The duo is responsible for the hit “Dai Dai”, the official song of the 2026 World Cup. This was the third time that Shakira participated in official World Cup ceremonies. Now the focus turns to the confrontation between Mexico and South Africa, which you can follow in real time on CNN Brasil.
