Protective headgear scored a moment in the international spotlight as Mexico's Raul Jimenez netted his first World Cup goal during Thursday's opener in Guadalajara, Mexico. The striker has worn a custom headband on the pitch since recovering from a life-threatening skull fracture and brain bleed, the result of a head collision with an opposing player, during an English Premier League match in 2020.The Brain's Power to Heal Takes Center Stage in World Cup Opener
June 15, 2026
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Protective headgear scored a moment in the international spotlight as Mexico's Raul Jimenez netted his first World Cup goal during Thursday's opener in Guadalajara, Mexico. The striker has worn a custom headband on the pitch since recovering from a life-threatening skull fracture and brain bleed, the result of a head collision with an opposing player, during an English Premier League match in 2020.
