World Cup,
Group Stage – 1
Mexico
MEX
2
–
0
Full Time
South Africa
RSA
-
Venue
- Estadio Azteca
-
Referee
- Wilton Pereira Sampaio, Brazil
J. Quinones 9′
R. Jimenez 67′
Preview
Set the scene for the match. What is at stake for both teams? Where does this fixture sit in the context of the season?
World Cup 2026
World
Group A
| # | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mexico |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
L
W
W
|
| 2 |
South Africa |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 4 |
L
W
D
|
| 3 |
South Korea |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 3 |
L
L
W
|
| 4 |
Czechia |
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 1 |
L
D
L
|
- Position 1, 2 : Round of 32
Team News
Cover any injury updates, suspensions, or expected rotation. Discuss likely formation changes and key selection decisions.
Lineups
How are both teams likely to set up? What tactical battles could decide the match? Discuss style of play, pressing triggers, and key matchups.
Mexico
South Africa
4-1-4-1
Tactical Formation
5-3-2
1
Rangel
15
Reyes
3
Montes
5
Vásquez
23
Gallardo
6
Lira
25
Alvarado
26
Gutiérrez
8
Fidalgo
16
Quiñones
9
Jiménez
15
Rayners
9
Foster
4
Mokoena
13
Sithole
23
Adams
20
Mudau
19
Sibisi
21
Okon
14
Mbokazi
6
Modiba
1
Williams
Substitutions
- 19 Gilberto Mora
- 24 Luis Chávez
- 12 Carlos Acevedo
- 13 Guillermo Ochoa
- 2 Jorge Sánchez
- 7 Luis Romo
- 20 Mateo Chávez
- 10 Alexis Vega
- 21 César Huerta
- 4 Edson Álvarez
- 18 Obed Vargas
- 17 Orbelín Pineda
- 14 Armando González
- 22 Guillermo Martínez
- 11 Santiago Giménez
- Thalente Mbatha 5
- Themba Zwane 11
- Ricardo Goss 22
- Sipho Chaine 16
- Bradley Cross 26
- Khulumani Ndamane 3
- Olwethu Makhanya 24
- Samukelo Kabini 18
- Tholo Thabang Matuludi 2
- Oswin Appollis 7
- Tshepang Moremi 8
- Relebohile Mofokeng 10
- Kamogelo Sebelebele 25
- Thapelo Maseko 12
- Evidence Makgopa 17
Recent Form & Stats
Recent Results : Mexico
-
World Cup
Mexico
MEX
L 2 – 3 2026-07-06
England
ENG
-
World Cup
Mexico
MEX
W 2 – 0 2026-07-01
Ecuador
ECU
-
World Cup
Czechia
CZE
L 0 – 3 2026-06-25
Mexico
MEX
-
World Cup
Mexico
MEX
W 1 – 0 2026-06-19
South Korea
KOR
-
World Cup
Mexico
MEX
W 2 – 0 2026-06-11
South Africa
RSA
Recent Results : South Africa
-
World Cup
South Africa
RSA
L 0 – 1 2026-06-28
Canada
CAN
-
World Cup
South Africa
RSA
W 1 – 0 2026-06-25
South Korea
KOR
-
World Cup
Czechia
CZE
D 1 – 1 2026-06-18
South Africa
RSA
-
World Cup
Mexico
MEX
W 2 – 0 2026-06-11
South Africa
RSA
Head to Head
Analyse recent form for both sides. Pick out any trends from the head-to-head record that are worth noting.
Mexico vs South Africa H2H
Previous meetings 2
Won
1
Won
0
Draw
1
Prediction
Give your predicted scoreline and brief reasoning. Who are the key players to watch?
Match Prediction
Mexico
1 – 0
South Africa
