The Mexican National Team closed its preparation for the 2026 World Cup with a resounding 5-1 victory over Serbia in Toluca. However, beyond the result, the big news for Mexican soccer was the new achievement of Raúl Jiménez, who continues to consolidate himself as one of the best strikers in the history of the Tricolor.
The striker was once again on the scoreboard and reached a figure that places him among the top goal-scoring legends of the national team. With his goal against Serbia, Jiménez reached 46 goals recognized by the official statistics of the Mexican Soccer Federation, tying Jared Borgetti for second place among Mexico’s all-time leading scorers. The striker is now just six goals behind Javier “Chicharito” Hernández, who holds the all-time record with 52 goals.
A return that few imagined
The mark becomes even more valuable considering the difficult time Jimenez went through in November 2020.
When he suffered a skull fracture during a Premier League match with Wolverhampton.
That injury put in doubt not only his continuity at the highest level, but also the future of his professional career.
However, the striker managed to recover, return to the courts and gradually regain his best version.
Today, on the verge of the 2026 World Cup, he is once again one of the most important figures of the Mexican National Team.
And one of the most experienced players in the squad coached by Javier Aguirre (Filed under: Raúl Jiménez stalks Chicharito’s record).
The historic goal against Serbia
The goal that allowed Jiménez to catch Borgetti was the result of a collective play by the Mexican attack.
Roberto Alvarado started the offensive action with a good drive in the opponent’s field.
Later, Julián Quiñones came close to scoring one of the best goals of the night with a shot that ended up hitting the post.
The rebound was left inside the area and it was there that Raúl Jiménez appeared.
With the goal-scoring instinct that has characterized him throughout his career, the striker took advantage of the opportunity to push the ball into the back of the net and score Mexico’s third goal.
The celebration had a special significance.
Minutes earlier he had missed a clear chance, but he kept his cool and found reward for his perseverance (Filed as: Raúl Jiménez stalks Chicharito’s record).
Mexico’s all-time list of top scorers
After his goal against Serbia, the top scorers of the Mexican National Team are as follows:
Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez – 52 goals
2. Raúl Jiménez – 46 goals
3. Jared Borgetti – 46 goals
4. Cuauhtémoc Blanco – 38 goals
5. Luis Hernández – 35 goals
There is a difference between national records and those recorded by FIFA.
The international organization officially recognizes 45 goals for Jiménez because one of his goals was scored against Martinique.
National team affiliated to CONCACAF but not to FIFA.
However, in the historical statistics of Mexican soccer, he is credited with 46 goals (Filed as: Raúl Jiménez stalks Chicharito’s record).
He is only six goals behind 'Chicharito'
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The 2026 World Cup could bring it even closer to the record
With Mexico ready to begin its participation in the 2026 World Cup, Raúl Jiménez arrives at an important moment in both physical and footballing terms.
His experience, leadership and ability to appear at decisive moments make him one of the Tricolor’s main offensive weapons.
In addition, the tournament represents an unbeatable opportunity to continue increasing his goal-scoring tally.
And to approach a mark that for years seemed impossible to reach.
At 35 years of age, Jiménez continues to write his name among the great references of the Mexican National Team (Filed as: Raúl Jiménez stalks Chicharito’s record).
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