Julián Quiñones has not always won the adoration of Mexico fans. In the opening game of the World Cup, he definitely did.

Mexico forward Julián Quiñones etched his name into World Cup history on Thursday by scoring the first goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Julián Quiñones, nacido en Magüí Payán, Nariño, toca el cielo en el debut mundialista en el Estadio Azteca.