Mexico vs South Africa
Mexico
South AfricaMatch summary
Mexico beat South Africa 2-0. Mexico led 1-0 at half time.
- 1-0J. Quinones9′
- 2-0R. Jimenez67′
J. Quinones opened the scoring for Mexico, set up by E. Lira (9′). R. Jimenez made it 2-0 for Mexico, set up by R. Alvarado (67′).
Cards and VAR
Siphephelo Sithole (South Africa) was sent off (49′). After a VAR review, Themba Zwane (South Africa) was shown a red card (82′). Themba Zwane (South Africa) was sent off (84′). César Montes (Mexico) was sent off (90′). Yellow cards: Mexico 1, South Africa 2.
In numbers
Mexico had 61% of the ball. Shots: Mexico 16 (4 on target), South Africa 3 (2).
Head to head
Match facts
- Competition
- World Cup · Group Stage 1
- Kickoff
- Referee
- Wilton Pereira Sampaio, Brazil
- Goals
- Mexico: J. Quinones 9′, R. Jimenez 67′
- Red cards
- Siphephelo Sithole 49′ (South Africa)Themba Zwane 84′ (South Africa)César Montes 90′ (Mexico)
Questions and answers
Who won Mexico vs South Africa?
Mexico beat South Africa 2-0. J. Quinones opened the scoring for Mexico in the 9th minute.
Who scored in Mexico vs South Africa?
Mexico: J. Quinones 9′, R. Jimenez 67′.
What were the key stats of Mexico vs South Africa?
Mexico had 61% of the ball. Shots: Mexico 16 (4 on target), South Africa 3 (2). Corners: Mexico 3, South Africa 1.
Were there any red cards in Mexico vs South Africa?
South Africa: Siphephelo Sithole 49′. South Africa: Themba Zwane 84′. Mexico: César Montes 90′.
When and where was Mexico vs South Africa played?
Mexico vs South Africa was played on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 19:00 UTC. Competition: World Cup, Group Stage 1.
Who started for Mexico and South Africa?
Mexico (4-1-4-1): Raúl Rangel, Johan Vásquez, César Montes, Érik Lira, Jesús Gallardo, Israel Reyes, Álvaro Fidalgo, Brian Gutiérrez, Julián Quiñones, Roberto Alvarado, Raúl Jiménez. South Africa (5-3-2): Ronwen Williams, Ime Okon, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Aubrey Modiba, Khuliso Mudau, Sphephelo Sithole, Jayden Adams, Teboho Mokoena, Lyle Foster, Iqraam Rayners.
Who refereed Mexico vs South Africa?
Wilton Pereira Sampaio, Brazil was the referee.
How did the previous meeting between Mexico and South Africa end?
The last meeting ended level at 1-1 (World Cup, June 2010).