Mexico striker Julian Quiñones, Saudi Pro League Golden Boot winner, set for World Cup opener

Julian Quiñones, the Mexico international forward for Al Qadsiah, finished the 2025‑26 Saudi Pro League season as the top scorer with 33 goals, earning the Golden Boot and Fans’ Player of the Season award. He outscored Cristiano Ronaldo and Ivan Toney, sealing the title with a hat‑trick on the final matchday, and posted a goal every 83 minutes, 14 Man‑of‑the‑Match awards and 10 created chances for teammates. Manager Brendan Rodgers praised his pressing and teamwork, and the club secured his services with a new contract through 2029.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup opens on June 11 at Mexico City’s 81,000‑seat stadium, where Mexico will face South Africa in Group A. Quiñones, 29, says representing his country is his top priority as he looks to translate his prolific form onto football’s biggest stage. The Saudi Pro League, the most represented foreign league at the tournament, will watch him showcase its growing stature.

Quiñones’ performance highlights the cross‑continental link between Saudi club football and Mexico’s national team ahead of the World Cup’s first match.