Game on Field

Mexico vs South Africa — FIFA WORLD CUP 2026

Group A • Full time
Mexico
Mexico
2–0
Half-time 1–0
South Africa
South Africa
Mexico won 2–0
Mexico City11 Jun, 07:00 pm

Goals & cards

  1. 9'
    Mexico
    Mexico    Julian Quinones
  2. 35'
    South Africa
    South Africa    Teboho MokoenaYellow card
  3. 49'
    South Africa
    South Africa    Sphephelo SitholeRed card
  4. 67'
    Mexico
    Mexico    Raul Jimenez
  5. 74'
    South Africa
    South Africa    Themba ZwaneRed card
  6. 90'
    Mexico
    Mexico    Cesar MontesRed card

Match statistics

Mexico
Mexico
South Africa
South Africa
61%
Possession
39%
16
Shots
3
5
Shots on target
2
538
Passes
341
91%
Pass accuracy
83%
3
Corners
1
12
Fouls
11
1
Offsides
1

Match report

Mexico beat South Africa 2–0 in Group A of FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 at Mexico City. It was 1–0 at half-time.

Mexico goals: Julian Quinones (9'), Raul Jimenez (67'). 1 yellow card and 3 red cards were shown. Sphephelo Sithole (South Africa) was sent off in the 49th minute. Themba Zwane (South Africa) was sent off in the 74th minute. Cesar Montes (Mexico) was sent off in the 90th minute.

Mexico had 61% of the possession to South Africa's 39%. Mexico had 16 shots (5 on target) against South Africa's 3 (2). Corners were 3–1 and fouls 12–11 (Mexico first).