For the last World Cup group phase game against Czechia, Raul Jimenez will have to wait to perform for the Mexico national team on the subs bench. Raul Jimenez has been a fundamental piece in Mexico‘s path through the group phase at the 2026 World Cup, serving as the primary striker leading El Tri’s frontline. However, for this Matchday 3 clash in Group A against Czechia, Jimenez has been left out of the starting lineup.
Jimenez will start on the bench for Mexico due to a tactical decision by head coach Javier Aguirre. With six points already secured and the top spot in Group A firmly locked up, the Mexican manager has chosen to rotate his squad and give some much-needed rest to several of his key starters.
Instead, for Wednesday’s matchup against Czechia, Aguirre has opted for a lineup featuring Julian Quinones and Guillermo Martinez as the starting strike partnership. Consequently, the Fulham forward will have to wait for his chance to make an impact from the substitution bench later in the match.
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