Julián Quiñones, a hero for Mexico in the World Cup
Julián Quiñones, Mexico's forward, became the first Mexican to be nominated for the FIFA World Cup's Best XI. His outstanding performance in the 2026 World Cup tied the record for most goals scored by a Mexican player in a World Cup.
How to vote for Quiñones?
Fans can participate directly from the official FIFA Play platform. The process is simple: log in to the FIFA website, choose a best XI respecting the available formation, select Julián Quiñones among the forwards, and send the vote.
A historic recognition for Mexico
Beyond whether he will form part of the definitive best XI, the mere nomination already represents a historic moment for Mexican football. Never before had a national player appeared among the official candidates to integrate the Dream XI of a World Cup.
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Mexico continues to lead the World Cup standings, with 9 points and 3 wins in 3 games, 5 points ahead of South Africa. In their last match, Mexico lost 2-3 to England on July 6, 2026. Their winning streak is 4 games in a row, with only one loss in their last 5 games (LWWWW).
A historic achievement for Quiñones
Julián Quiñones became the first Mexican player to be nominated for the FIFA World Cup's Best XI. His outstanding performance in the 2026 World Cup tied the record for most goals scored by a Mexican player in a World Cup. His goals came against South Africa, Czech Republic, Ecuador, and England.
What's next?
The vote for the FIFA Dream XI will remain open for a limited time, and fans from around the world will determine the best XI of the World Cup. Julián Quiñones has already left his mark on Mexican football history, and his name will be remembered for generations.
