Mexico vs South Africa Highlights and Goals

World Cup

7:00 PMJune 11, 2026

Group Stage – 1

Mexico

Show Score

2 – 0

HT:(1 – 0)

South Africa

Estadio Azteca

Referee: Wilton Pereira Sampaio, Brazil

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How did the teams perform?

Mexico

World Class
0


Solid
0


Bang Average
0


Lucky
0


Shocking
0

0
Total Votes

South Africa

World Class
0


Solid
0


Bang Average
0


Lucky
0


Shocking
0

Match Stats
Lineups
Head-2-Head
Standings

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Match Stats

Ball possession

61%

39%

1.41

Expected goals (xG)

0.07

-0.47

Goals Prevented

-0.47

Attack

16

Total shots

3

4

Shots on target

2

7

Shots off target

1

5

Blocked shots

0

9

Shots inside box

1

7

Shots outside box

2

3

Corner kicks

1

1

Offsides

1

Passing

520

Total passes

335

467 (90%)

Accurate passes

272 (81%)

Discipline

12

Fouls

11

1

Yellow cards

2

1

Red cards

2

2

Goalkeeper saves

2

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Lineup

Mexico

4-1-4-1

1
G

Raúl Rangel



7.2

23
D

Jesús Gallardo



6.9

5
D

Johan Vásquez



6.9

3
D

César Montes (C)


90+2′ Professional foul last man



6.9

15
D

Israel Reyes



7.3

6
M

Erik Lira

9′

7.2

16
M

Julián Quiñones

9′


8.3

8
M

Álvaro Fidalgo



7.2

26
M

Brian Gutiérrez


23′ Foul



7.0

25
M

Roberto Alvarado

67′

8.2

9
F

Raúl Jiménez

67′


7.9

Substitutes

11
F

Santiago Giménez

22
F

Guillermo Martínez

17
M

Orbelín Pineda

18
M

Obed Vargas

21
M

César Huerta

20
D

Mateo Chávez

7
M

Luis Romo

2
D

Jorge Sánchez

13
G

Guillermo Ochoa

12
G

Carlos Acevedo

10
F

Alexis Vega


79′ Replaced by Julián Quiñones



6.5

14
F

Armando González


76′ Replaced by Raúl Jiménez



6.2

4
M

Edson Álvarez


76′ Replaced by Erik Lira



7.0

24
M

Luis Chávez


66′ Replaced by Brian Gutiérrez



6.9

19
M

Gilberto Mora


66′ Replaced by Álvaro Fidalgo



6.3

Coach

Javier Aguirre

South Africa

5-3-2

1
G

Ronwen Williams (C)



6.6

6
D

Aubrey Modiba



5.9

14
D

Mbekezeli Mbokazi



6.3

21
D

Ime Okon



6.2

19
D

Nkosinathi Sibisi


74′ Foul



6.0

20
D

Khuliso Mudau



6.3

23
M

Jayden Adams



6.7

13
M

Siphephelo Sithole


49′ Professional foul last man



5.0

4
M

Teboho Mokoena


17′ Foul



6.3

9
F

Lyle Foster



5.9

15
F

Iqraam Rayners



6.3

Substitutes

12
F

Thapelo Maseko

25
M

Kamogelo Sebelebele

10
F

Relebohile Mofokeng

8
F

Tshepang Moremi

2
D

Tholo Thabang Matuludi

18
D

Samukelo Kabini

24
D

Olwethu Makhanya

3
D

Khulumani Ndamane

26
D

Bradley Cross

16
G

Sipho Chaine

22
G

Ricardo Goss

17
F

Evidence Makgopa


77′ Replaced by Iqraam Rayners



6.9

7
F

Oswin Appollis


77′ Replaced by Aubrey Modiba



6.7

11
M

Themba Zwane


84′
Violent conduct


61′ Replaced by Jayden Adams



5.2

5
M

Thalente Mbatha


56′ Replaced by Lyle Foster



6.3

Coach

Hugo Broos

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Mexico dominated South Africa 2-0 at the Estadio Azteca, with Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scoring to secure a commanding World Cup victory. The hosts controlled possession and territory throughout, while South Africa’s discipline collapsed with two red cards in the second half.

Mexico came into this World Cup encounter seeking to make an immediate impact on home soil. The Estadio Azteca provided a fortress atmosphere for the hosts, who looked to assert their credentials early in the tournament.

Quiñones struck with remarkable speed, opening the scoring in just the ninth minute. The forward’s early goal set the tone for Mexico’s dominance and put South Africa on the back foot immediately.

South Africa struggled to settle into the match after falling behind so quickly. Teboho Mokoena received a yellow card in the 17th minute as the visitors began to show frustration.

Mexico pressed their advantage throughout the first half without adding to their lead. Brian Gutiérrez picked up a caution in the 23rd minute as Mexico’s intensity occasionally crossed the line.

The first half ended with Mexico in complete control. They had created numerous chances and limited South Africa to minimal attacking opportunities.

South Africa’s discipline unraveled early in the second half. Siphephelo Sithole received a straight red card in the 49th minute, reducing the visitors to ten men and effectively deciding the contest.

With a numerical advantage, Mexico pressed forward relentlessly. Jiménez doubled the hosts’ lead in the 67th minute, sealing the victory with a composed finish.

South Africa’s troubles deepened when Themba Zwane saw red in the 84th minute. The visitors finished the match with nine players after a chaotic second half.

César Montes received a red card in stoppage time for Mexico, but the result was already secured. The late dismissal mattered little given the commanding scoreline.

Mexico’s statistics told the story of their dominance. The hosts recorded 16 total shots with four on target, while maintaining 61 percent possession. South Africa managed just three shots total, with two finding the target. Mexico’s expected goals figure of 1.41 reflected their superiority, while South Africa’s 0.07 xG showed their attacking impotence.

Quiñones earned a rating of 8.3 for his influential display, while Roberto Alvarado contributed an assist in his 8.2-rated performance. Jiménez added the second goal and earned 7.9 for his efforts.

This comprehensive victory positions Mexico well in their World Cup group. The hosts will look to build on this strong start when they face their next opponents.

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