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Julián Quiñones Scores Twice to Beat Al-Ittihad, Bolsters Mexico 2026 Case

With 19 goals across competitions, the Al-Qadsiah forward strengthens his bid for a World Cup roster spot.

Overview

  • Quiñones delivered a brace in Al-Qadsiah’s 2-1 win over Al-Ittihad after Karim Benzema opened with a penalty, scoring once in each half to complete the comeback.
  • Multiple outlets tally his season at 19 goals in all competitions, while league-only counts vary, with reports listing 15 or 14.
  • La Jornada places him on 15 league goals, one behind Cristiano Ronaldo’s 16, reflecting a tightening race at the top of the Saudi scoring chart.
  • Al-Qadsiah recorded a fifth straight league victory to move fourth on 36 points, one behind Ronaldo’s Al Nassr, according to the latest table update.
  • Coverage says coach Javier Aguirre is still assessing attacking options for Mexico’s 2026 World Cup squad, keeping the naturalized forward’s selection unresolved.