Highlights
Keller: Mexico 'could have set the tone' for the group
Highlights
Gomez on South Africa's red cards: 'I have no idea what got into them'
Highlights
Laurens: South Africa 'need to improve massively' to advance
Starting XI
Mexico vs South Africa Lineups
Confirmed and projected lineups for Mexico vs South Africa. Lineups update when the match provider publishes starting players and formations.
Mexico
4-1-4-1
South Africa
5-3-2Match Events
MexicoMatch EventsSouth Africa
KO
0'HT
0'2H
0'FT
0'Julián Quiñones
Assist: Érik Lira
Goal! Mexico 1, South Africa 0. Julián Quiñones (Mexico) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Érik Lira.
G
9'YC
17'Teboho Mokoena
Teboho Mokoena (South Africa) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Brian Gutiérrez
Brian Gutiérrez (Mexico) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
YC
23'RC
49'Sphephelo Sithole
Yaya Sithole (South Africa) is shown the red card.
SUB
56'Thalente Mbatha
Assist: Lyle Foster
Substitution, South Africa. Thalente Mbatha replaces Lyle Foster.
SUB
61'Themba Zwane
Assist: Jayden Adams
Substitution, South Africa. Themba Zwane replaces Jayden Adams.
Luis Chávez
Assist: Brian Gutiérrez
Substitution, Mexico. Luis Chávez replaces Brian Gutiérrez.
SUB
66'Gilberto Mora
Assist: Álvaro Fidalgo
Substitution, Mexico. Gilberto Mora replaces Álvaro Fidalgo.
SUB
66'YC
74'Nkosinathi Sibisi
Nkosinathi Sibisi (South Africa) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Edson Álvarez
Assist: Érik Lira
Substitution, Mexico. Edson Álvarez replaces Érik Lira.
SUB
76'Armando González
Assist: Raúl Jiménez
Substitution, Mexico. Armando González replaces Raúl Jiménez.
SUB
76'SUB
76'Evidence Makgopa
Assist: Iqraam Rayners
Substitution, South Africa. Evidence Makgopa replaces Iqraam Rayners.
SUB
77'Oswin Appollis
Assist: Aubrey Modiba
Substitution, South Africa. Oswin Appollis replaces Aubrey Modiba.
Alexis Vega
Assist: Julián Quiñones
Substitution, Mexico. Alexis Vega replaces Julián Quiñones.
SUB
79'VAR
82'Themba Zwane
VAR Decision: Card upgraded Themba Zwane (South Africa).
RC
84'Themba Zwane
Themba Zwane (South Africa) is shown the red card for violent conduct.
César Montes
César Montes (Mexico) is shown the red card.
RC
90'+2'Live Commentary
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Update
Match ends, Mexico 2, South Africa 0.
90'+8'
Update
Second Half ends, Mexico 2, South Africa 0.
90'+7'
Foul
Foul by Jesús Gallardo (Mexico).
90'+7'
Foul
Khuliso Mudau (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90'+2'
Red Card
César Montes (Mexico) is shown the red card.
90'+2'
Foul
Foul by César Montes (Mexico).
90'+2'
Foul
Foul by César Montes (Mexico).
90'
Update
Fourth official has announced 7 minutes of added time.
Match Statistics
16Shots3
4Shots on target2
61%Possession40%
520Passes334
90%Pass accuracy80%
12Fouls11
1Yellow cards2
1Red cards2
3Corners1
1Offsides1
Match Hub
Lineups
Mexico4-1-4-1
South Africa5-3-2
Match Info
CompetitionFIFA World Cup
RoundFIFA World Cup, Group A
StadiumEstadio Banorte
CityMexico City
RefereeTBD
Broadcast—
Date—
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Match FAQ
What time is Mexico vs South Africa?
Mexico vs South Africa is scheduled for Jun 11, 2026, 7:00 PM.
Where is Mexico vs South Africa being played?
Mexico vs South Africa is listed at Estadio Banorte, Mexico City.
Where can I watch Mexico vs South Africa?
Broadcast information for Mexico vs South Africa: Broadcast information is not available yet.
Are Mexico vs South Africa lineups confirmed?
Lineups for Mexico vs South Africa are shown when the match provider publishes the starting XI and substitutes.