Mexico 2-0 South Africa - Result & Match Stats (World Cup)

Mexico vs South Africa - result

Mexico 2-0 South Africa in the World Cup at Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City on 11 June 2026. Scorers: Raúl Jiménez, Julián Quiñones for Mexico.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Mexico vs South Africa?

Mexico 2-0 South Africa in the World Cup on Thursday 11 June 2026 at Mexico City Stadium. Scorers: Raúl Jiménez, Julián Quiñones for Mexico.

Where was Mexico vs South Africa played?

Mexico vs South Africa was played at Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City, the home ground of Mexico.

What is Mexico's recent form?

Mexico's last five results read D L D D L (oldest to newest): 3 draws and 2 losses.

What is South Africa's recent form?

South Africa's last five results read W W L W L (oldest to newest): 3 wins and 2 losses.

Who is the standout player for Mexico?

Raúl Jiménez leads Mexico with 4 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for South Africa?

Oswin Appollis leads South Africa with 12 shots across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Mexico vs South Africa?

Wilton Pereira Sampaio refereed Mexico vs South Africa, averaging 22.8 fouls and 3.0 yellow cards per game this season.

Mexico 2-0 South Africa: match stats

Stat	Mexico	South Africa
Possession	61%	39%
Shots	16	3
Shots on target	4	2
Corners	3	1
Fouls	12	11
Yellow cards	1	2
Tackles	12	14
Passes	520	334

Mexico vs South Africa goals and red cards

Mexico: J. Quiñones 9', R. Jiménez 67', C. Montes (red card) 90+2'. South Africa: Y. Sithole (red card) 49', T. Zwane (red card) 84'.

Mexico player leaders

Goals: Johan Vásquez (2), Brian Gutiérrez (2), Raúl Jiménez (1).
Assists: Jesús Gallardo (2), Alexis Vega (1), Luis Romo (1).
Shots: Brian Gutiérrez (18), Julián Quiñones (10), Armando González (10).
Fouls: Érik Lira (16), Jesús Gallardo (11), Mateo Chávez (8).

South Africa season stats 2026: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.9	13 of 58
Goals against	0.6	10 of 58
Shots	12.4	3 of 58
Shots on target	4.4	13 of 58
Fouls	12.1	31 of 58
Tackles	13	7 of 58
Passes	517.8	1 of 58
Corners	6.4	2 of 58

South Africa player leaders 2026

Goals: Oswin Appollis (3), Thapelo Morena (2), Iqraam Rayners (2).
Assists: Oswin Appollis (7), Themba Zwane (1), Aubrey Modiba (1).
Shots: Oswin Appollis (26), Teboho Mokoena (21), Iqraam Rayners (16).
Fouls: Teboho Mokoena (17), Khuliso Mudau (14), Thalente Mbatha (10).

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