What was the final score of Mexico vs South Africa?

The final score was Mexico 2–0 South Africa (Group A, FIFA World Cup 2026).

Where was Mexico vs South Africa played?

The match was played at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, Mexico.

What stage was the Mexico vs South Africa match?

This was a Group A match at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Group A · Thursday, June 11, 2026

Mexico vs South Africa Result - FIFA World Cup 2026

Mexico 2–0 South Africa FIFA World Cup 2026 result at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, with final score, goals, cards, lineups, match timeline, and full statistics.

MexicoMEX

Full Time

2–0

HT 1–0

South AfricaRSA

Performance

Match Statistics

Stats

PlayerGoals

Julián Quiñones

Raúl Jiménez

MEX

Stats

RSA

60.5%Possession39.5%

4Shots on Target2

2Saves2

3Corner Kicks1

12Fouls11

90%Pass Accuracy80%

MEXShotsRSA

16Total Shots3

4On Target2

5Blocked0

MEXDefenseRSA

2Saves2

1Offsides1

12Fouls11

MEXDisciplineRSA

3Corner Kicks1

1Yellow Cards2

1Red Cards2

Live updates

Match Timeline

MexicoMatch TimelineSouth Africa

Julián QuiñonesAssist: Érik Lira

17'

Teboho MokoenaYellow card

Brian GutiérrezYellow card

23'

49'

Sphephelo SitholeRed card

56'

↑ Thalente Mbatha↓ Lyle Foster

61'

↑ Themba Zwane↓ Jayden Adams

↑ Luis Chávez↓ Álvaro Fidalgo

66'

↑ Gilberto Mora↓ Brian Gutiérrez

66'

Raúl JiménezAssist: Roberto Alvarado

67'

74'

Nkosinathi SibisiYellow card

↑ Armando González↓ Érik Lira

76'

↑ Edson Álvarez↓ Raúl Jiménez

76'

↑ Evidence Makgopa↓ Iqraam Rayners

77'

↑ Oswin Appollis↓ Aubrey Modiba

↑ Alexis Vega↓ Julián Quiñones

79'

84'

Themba ZwaneRed card

César MontesRed card

90+2'

Starting XI

World Cup 2026 Team Lineups

Mexico4-1-4-1

Érik LiraMID

Bench

Luis RomoSUB

Obed VargasSUB

Alexis VegaSUB

Guillermo MartínezSUB

South Africa5-3-2

Ime OkonDEF

Lyle FosterFWD

Bench

Kamogelo SebelebeleSUB

Khulumani NdamaneSUB

Thabang MatuludiSUB

Samukele KabiniSUB

Relebohile MofokengSUB

Match facts

World Cup 2026 Match Facts

Kick-off7:00 PMThursday, June 11, 2026 · UTC

StageGroup stageGroup A

StadiumEstadio AztecaMexico City · 83,000 capacity

StatusFull timeMatchday 1

Result breakdownHalf-time: 1–0

Officials

Wilton SampaioREFEREE

Stadium

Estadio Azteca

Mexico City, Mexico

83,000Capacity1966OpenedOpenRoof

A cathedral of the game at 2,200 m altitude, the Azteca is the only stadium to host three World Cup tournaments (1970, 1986, 2026). It will open the 2026 finals — the venue where Pelé lifted the trophy and Maradona scored the goal of the century.

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The teams

World Cup 2026 Team Profiles

MexicoCONCACAF

FIFA Ranking#15

Head CoachJavier Aguirre

CaptainEdson Álvarez

All-time Top ScorerJavier Hernández (52 goals)

Most CapsAndrés Guardado (180)

Known AsEl Tri, El Tricolor

Mexico, nicknamed El Tri for their tricolor kit, are CONCACAF's most decorated nation — 13-time Gold Cup champions, a Confederations Cup winner in 1999, and World Cup participants at every tournament since 1994. Under coach Javier Aguirre and captain Edson Álvarez, they are one of three co-hosts of the 2026 World Cup.

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South AfricaCAF

FIFA Ranking#60

Head CoachHugo Broos

CaptainRonwen Williams

All-time Top ScorerBenni McCarthy (31 goals)

Most CapsAaron Mokoena (107)

Known AsBafana Bafana

South Africa, known as Bafana Bafana ("The Boys"), are 1996 AFCON champions who famously hosted the 2010 FIFA World Cup and return to the tournament in 2026 for the first time in 16 years under coach Hugo Broos, with goalkeeper-captain Ronwen Williams as their talisman.

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Match facts

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Mexico vs South Africa?: The final score was Mexico 2–0 South Africa (Group A, FIFA World Cup 2026).
Where was Mexico vs South Africa played?: The match was played at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, Mexico.
What stage was the Mexico vs South Africa match?: This was a Group A match at the FIFA World Cup 2026.