2026 FIFA World Cup | Mexico 2-0 South Africa result

In 2026 FIFA World Cup, Mexico vs South Africa is over.

Full-time score: Mexico 2-0 South Africa (half-time: 0-0).

Mexico secured a 2-0 victory.

Venue: Mexico City Stadium | Referee: Bruno Boschilia | Kick-off: 11-06-2026 22:00.

Starting XI and formations

Mexico (4-1-4-1)

1. Raúl Rangel, 3. César Montes, 5. Johan Vásquez, 6. Érik Lira, 8. Álvaro Fidalgo, 9. Raúl Jiménez, 15. Israel Reyes, 16. Julián Quiñones, 23. Jesús Gallardo, 25. Roberto Alvarado, 26. Brian Gutiérrez.

South Africa (5-3-2)

1. Ronwen Williams, 4. Teboho Mokoena, 6. Aubrey Modiba, 9. Lyle Foster, 13. Yaya Sithole, 14. Mbekezeli Mbokazi, 15. Iqraam Rayners, 19. Nkosinathi Sibisi, 20. Khuliso Mudau, 21. Ime Okon, 23. Jayden Adams.

Goals (minute by minute)

• 9' — Julián Quiñones (assist: Érik Lira)
• 67' — Raúl Jiménez (assist: Roberto Alvarado)

Cards

• 17' — Teboho Mokoena: yellow card
• 23' — Brian Gutiérrez: yellow card
• 49' — Yaya Sithole: red card
• 74' — Nkosinathi Sibisi: yellow card
• 82' — Themba Zwane: yellow card
• 84' — Themba Zwane: red card
• 90'+2 — César Jasib Montes Castro: red card

Substitutions

• 56' — Lyle Foster off, Thalente Mbatha on.
• 61' — Jayden Adams off, Themba Zwane on.
• 66' — Brian Gutiérrez off, Luis Chávez on.
• 66' — Álvaro Fidalgo Fernández off, Gilberto Mora on.
• 76' — Érik Lira off, Edson Álvarez on.
• 76' — Raúl Jiménez off, Armando González on.
• 77' — Aubrey Modiba off, Oswin Appollis on.
• 77' — Iqraam Rayners off, Evidence Makgopa on.
• 79' — Julián Quiñones off, Alexis Vega on.

Match statistics

• Mexico had more of the ball in the match (61% - 39%).
• Shots: Mexico 16 (10 on target), South Africa 3 (4 on target).
• Corners: Mexico 3, South Africa 1.
• Fouls: Mexico 12, South Africa 11.
• Pass accuracy: Mexico 90%, South Africa 81%.
• Offsides: Mexico 1, South Africa 1.
• Saves: Mexico 2, South Africa 2.

Head-to-head

In 2 recorded meetings between Mexico and South Africa, Mexico have won 1, South Africa have won 0, with 1 draw. The most recent meeting ended 2-0 in 2026.

Group standings

Group standings: Mexico 6 pts (2th); South Africa 1 pts (34th).

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