Mexico’s Unlikely Hero Emerges as England Danger Man

4 Jul 2026

Julian Quinones has followed an unusual path to becoming a key figure for Mexico, but his form and confidence now make him one of the players England must take seriously. His story has quickly become part of the emotional build-up to the last-16 tie. On the pitch, Quinones offers direct running, sharp movement and the ability to unsettle defenders who give him space. If Mexico can feed him early and often, he could turn from unlikely hero into the player who shapes the match.