Will USL's decision to add Pro-Rel change American soccer?

EXCLUSIVE: Rapinoe has spent a life committed to changing world

10 years of NXGN: Tracking progress of American wonderkids

From Mutiny to Miami, all 32 franchises in MLS history - ranked

Best players, coaches, teams of the 21st century - ranked

Editors' Picks

'Absolute baller' - Wrexham fans celebrate starlet's new deal

Sir Alex is back: Man Utd legend to make coaching return

Reject the rhetoric: USMNT were undone by tactics, not cliches

Timber latest Arsenal star to pull out of international duties

Slot contract talks with Alexander-Arnold end as Madrid move nears

Meola questions USMNT's Turner after conceding game-winner

Uruguay vs Argentina: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

Wrexham sale fears raised as Rob & Ryan edge closer to fulfilling EPL dream

Article continues below<script type="application/json" data-placement="footballco-bet-betsense">{"type":"footballco-bet-betsense","data":{}}</script>Article continues belowArticle continues below<script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_d6e1e5da-7d9a-43d5-97e1-f4350a3cd7e3"}}</script><ul><li>The forward nearing El Tri's top 3 all-time goalscorers</li><li>Jiménez debuted with national team in 2013</li><li>Top 3: Chicharito, Jared Borgetti, Cuauhtémoc Blanco</li></ul><table><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va2ivxLJJhzdzbJdwo0n">Follow GOAL on WhatsApp!</a> 🟢📱</td></tr></tbody></table>

Raúl Jiménez now 15 goals shy of Chicharito, Mexico's all-time top scorer, and closing in on Cuauhtémoc Blanco on El Tri's list

CONCACAF Nations League

Mexico

Panama

Raúl Jiménez is having an exceptional moment as a footballer, both with Fulham in the Premier League and with the Mexican national team. The 'Lobo de Tepeji' scored two goals in Mexico's victory over Canada in the CONCACAF Nations League semifinals, bringing his total to 37 goals with El Tri. That puts him just one goal away from tying Cuauhtémoc Blanco and entering the top three of Mexico's all-time top scorers, a list led by Chicharito.Mexico's all-time top scorers:Chicharito – 52 goalsJared Borgetti – 46 goalsCuauhtémoc Blanco – 38 goalsRaúl Jiménez – 37 goals (current)Luis Hernández – 35 goals

WHAT HAPPENED?

Jiménez debuted with the Mexican national team in 2013 while playing for América in Liga MX. Since then, he has become one of El Tri's main forwards, participating in three World Cups. Despite ranking as the fourth-highest scorer, Jiménez has not scored in the World Cup.After Thursday's victory over Canada, the forward confessed his desire to play in the 2026 World Cup, saying "It's a beautiful thing to play a World Cup at home. I’ve been in three World Cups, and it hasn’t gone the best way I’d have liked."

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Jiménez spoke about the two goals he scored in the semifinals against Canada and shared his thoughts on playing alongside Santiago Giménez: "Sometimes it's good to have two forwards who play well and are doing things right. It keeps the defense more occupied with two rather than one. That’s important. We didn’t have many chances to score, but the way it all turned out was good."

WHAT RAÚL JIMÉNEZ SAID

Raúl Jiménez's first goal with the Mexican National Team came on July 12, 2013, against Canada. At that time, the forward was playing in his first Gold Cup with El Tri. Interestingly, Mexico lost in the semifinals to the same opponent they will face Sunday in the Nations League final: Panama.One of Jiménez's most famous goals came when he scored a bicycle kick against Panama in the qualifiers for the 2014 World Cup. Mexico was on the verge of being eliminated in the qualifiers until he scored that legendary goal.

DID YOU KNOW?

Raúl Jiménez now 15 goals shy of Chicharito, Mexico's all-time top scorer, and closing in on Cuauhtémoc Blanco on El Tri's list | Goal.com US

The Fulham forward reached 37 goals with El Tri after scoring twice against Canada in Nations League semifinals

Raúl Jiménez now 15 goals shy of Chicharito, Mexico&apos;s all-time top scorer, and closing in on Cuauhtémoc Blanco on El Tri&apos;s list

Next Match