Group ALive - 77'
Mexico
2 - 1
South Africa
H. Lozano 23' · U. Antuna 65' · P. Tau 45+1'
View Match Centre Mexico vs South Africa
Estadio Azteca · Group A · FIFA World Cup 2026
Lineups
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Match Timeline
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Key Stats
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About This Match
Mexico take on South Africa in Group A of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Estadio Azteca. This is one of 104 matches being played across 16 venues in the United States, Canada and Mexico — the largest World Cup in history with 48 nations competing for the trophy. Group A results will determine which teams advance to the Round of 32. Every point matters in the group stage, where the top two teams from each group plus the best third-placed sides progress to the knockout rounds.
Group AHigh confidence
Mexico
2 – 177′
South Africa
Mexico 72%Draw 15%13% South
Projected Score
2 – 0
- ·Mexico ranked #14 (vs #66)
- ·Mexico in stronger recent form (WWDLW)
- ·Neutral venue — no home advantage
Statistical estimate for entertainment only — not betting advice.