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Mexico vs South Africa (2026-06-11T19:00:00.000Z)

FIFA World Cup Round 1
  • Mexico City Stadium
  • Wilton Sampaio
2 - 0
Full time

    Mexico vs South Africa (2026-06-11T19:00:00.000Z)


    Match review

    Mexico 2-0 South Africa: Three players sent off as World Cup co-hosts start in style

    Mexico made light work of a lacklustre South Africa in the opening game of the 2026 World Cup, which featured three straight red cards.


    Momentum

      Top stats

      Ball possession
      60%
      40%
    • 1.46
      Expected goals (xG)
      0.07
    • 16
      Total shots
      3
    • 20
      Touches in opposition box
      2

    Events

    Julián Quiñones (1 - 0)assist by Érik Lira
    9‎’‎
    17‎’‎
    23‎’‎
    +4 minutes added
    67‎’‎
    84‎’‎
    +7 minutes added
    90‎’‎+2
    7.1

    Mexico

    4-1-4-1

    5.8

    South Africa

    5-3-2
    7.1
    Mexico
    4-1-4-1
    7.5
    1Rangel
    5.8
    South Africa
    5-3-2

    Coach

    Coach

    Substitutes

    Team form


      Top stats

      Ball possession
      60%
      40%
    • 1.46
      Expected goals (xG)
      0.07
    • 16
      Total shots
      3
    • 20
      Touches in opposition box
      2

    Player of the Match

    Julián Quiñones
    Mexico
    8.8

    About the match

      Mexico faces South Africa at Mexico City Stadium on Thu, Jun 11, 2026, 19:00 UTC. This match is part of the World Cup Grp. A. You can check the recent head-to-head encounters, as well as full H2H record on this page to see how Mexico and South Africa have fared against each other in the past. On FotMob, you can follow the Mexico vs South Africa live score with a full set of match features, including:

    • Live updates: Every goal, card, substitution and key moment instantly delivered on FotMob.

    • Real-time extensive stats powered by Opta: Possession, shots, corners, big chances created, xG, momentum, and shot maps.

    • The lineups are:
      Mexico (4-1-4-1): Raúl Rangel - Israel Reyes, César Montes, Johan Vásquez, Jesús Gallardo - Érik Lira - Roberto Alvarado, Brian Gutiérrez, Álvaro Fidalgo, Julián Quiñones - Raul Jiménez.
      South Africa (5-3-2): Ronwen Williams - Nkosinathi Sibisi, Ime Okon, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Khuliso Mudau, Aubrey Maphosa Modiba - Teboho Mokoena, Sphephelo Sithole, Jayden Adams - Iqraam Rayners, Lyle Foster.

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    • Team form & Head-to-head history: Compare recent results and see how Mexico and South Africa have performed against each other. The current head to head record for the teams are Mexico 0 win(s), South Africa 0 win(s), and 1 draw(s).

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    Mexico City StadiumCiudad de México, Mexico
    Capacity83,000
    Attendance80,824
    97%
    SurfaceGrass
    Weather conditions
    25°C
    • Wilton Sampaio

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    Mexico City StadiumCiudad de México, Mexico
    Capacity83,000
    Attendance80,824
    97%
    SurfaceGrass
    Weather conditions
    25°C

    About the match

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