World Cup 2026: Raúl Jiménez becomes the 4th oldest Mexican goalscorer in World Cup history

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Nouya M'toama

News Editor

Raúl Jiménez has added another milestone to his illustrious international career. By scoring Mexico's second goal against South Africa in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup, the 35-year-old striker became the fourth oldest Mexican player ever to find the net in World Cup history.

At exactly 35 years and 37 days old, the El Tri forward joins a very exclusive club of veterans who have scored for Mexico in the World Cup finals. Only Cuauhtémoc Blanco, Rafael Márquez, and Ricardo Peláez have struck at a more advanced age.

The record still belongs to Cuauhtémoc Blanco, who scored against France at the 2010 World Cup at the age of 37 years and 151 days. Rafael Márquez holds second place thanks to his goal against Croatia in 2014, when he was 35 years and 130 days old. Ricardo Peláez rounds out the podium with his goal against the Netherlands in 1998 at 35 years and 103 days.

Thanks to his goal against Bafana Bafana, Jiménez now claims fourth spot in this historic ranking.