Raúl Zúñiga to host fan event before América debut

América striker Raúl 'La Pantera' Zúñiga is preparing for a special encounter with supporters, despite the fact that he has yet to make his debut in the current Apertura 2026 tournament. The club has surprised many by announcing an upcoming fan event featuring the Colombian forward.

The event is scheduled for Sunday, August 16, at 3:00 PM at the Ameshop branch within the Estadio Banorte. Fans interested in meeting the player will need to pay a fee of 2,100 pesos. The announcement has drawn significant attention, as this will mark the player's first major interaction with the fan base before he has even returned to the pitch this season.

Zúñiga has been sidelined for an extended period following an injury sustained in a collision with goalkeeper Cota. This setback kept him out of the Clausura 2026 Liguilla, and he has remained unavailable for the first four matchdays of the Apertura 2026 campaign.

The forward, who joined the club from Xolos de Tijuana after finishing as a top scorer, is eager to prove his worth once he regains full fitness. In his 37 official appearances for the club, he has recorded five goals and two assists. He continues to wait for his opportunity to contribute as the team prepares to face Atlético de San Luis.