Mexico vs South Africa is a Football 2026 group stage match in Group A. It is scheduled for Thursday, 11 June 2026, kicking off at 13:00 (venue time) at Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City, Mexico. Filgoon shows the kick-off in your own local time and lets you set a reminder.
Match report
Mexico opened their Group A campaign with a 2–0 win over South Africa at Mexico City Stadium on 11 June 2026. The hosts struck early when Julián Quiñones found the net in the 9th minute, sending Mexico into the break with a 1–0 lead and setting the tone for a dominant display.
South Africa's task grew steeper four minutes into the second half, as Siphephelo Sithole was shown a red card in the 49th minute. Mexico capitalized when Raúl Jiménez doubled the advantage in the 67th minute. South Africa were reduced to nine men when Themba Zwane was dismissed in the 84th minute, before César Montes received a red card for Mexico deep into stoppage time in the 90th+2.
Mexico controlled proceedings throughout, holding 61% possession and registering 16 shots to South Africa's three. The hosts mustered four shots on target and three corners, completing a comfortable opening victory.