Mexico 2-0 South Africa
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Mexico won: Mexico 2-0 South Africa in the World Cup (Round 1) on Thu, 11 Jun 2026 at Mexico City Stadium, Ciudad de México. Mexico goals: Julián Quiñones 9', Raul Jiménez 67'. Sent off: Sphephelo Sithole (49'), Themba Zwane (84'), César Montes (90'). Expected goals: 1.46-0.07. Possession: 60-40. Player of the match: Julián Quiñones (8.8).
Match report
Mexico beat South Africa 2-0
Mexico got the better of South Africa 2-0 at Mexico City Stadium on Thursday 11 June in the World Cup.
Julián Quiñones put Mexico ahead on 9' (1-0) and Raul Jiménez made it 2-0 on 67'.
Sphephelo Sithole (South Africa) was sent off on 49', Themba Zwane (South Africa) was sent off on 84' and César Montes (Mexico) was sent off on 90+2'.
Mexico had 60% of the ball, shots were 16-3 (4-2 on target) and expected goals finished 1.46-0.07. Mexico were the better side on chances, too.
Julián Quiñones (Mexico) was player of the match with an 8.8 rating.
Attendance: 80,824. Referee: Wilton Sampaio.
Match stats
| Mexico | South Africa | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 60 | 40 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.46 | 0.07 |
| Total shots | 16 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 20 | 2 |
| Big chances | 2 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 467 (90%) | 272 (81%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 3 | 1 |
| Total shots | 16 | 3 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 1 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 0 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 1 |
Lineups
Mexico (4-1-4-1): Raúl Rangel, Israel Reyes, César Montes, Johan Vásquez, Jesús Gallardo, Érik Lira, Roberto Alvarado, Brian Gutiérrez, Álvaro Fidalgo, Julián Quiñones, Raul Jiménez
South Africa (5-3-2): Ronwen Williams, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Ime Okon, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Khuliso Mudau, Aubrey Maphosa Modiba, Teboho Mokoena, Sphephelo Sithole, Jayden Adams, Iqraam Rayners, Lyle Foster
Key events
- 9' · Goal · Julián Quiñones (Mexico)
- 17' · Yellow card · Teboho Mokoena (South Africa)
- 23' · Yellow card · Brian Gutiérrez (Mexico)
- 49' · Red card · Sphephelo Sithole (South Africa)
- 56' · Substitution · Thalente Mbatha for Lyle Foster (South Africa)
- 61' · Substitution · Themba Zwane for Jayden Adams (South Africa)
- 66' · Substitution · Luis Chávez for Brian Gutiérrez (Mexico)
- 66' · Substitution · Gilberto Mora for Álvaro Fidalgo (Mexico)
- 67' · Goal · Raul Jiménez (Mexico)
- 74' · Yellow card · Nkosinathi Sibisi (South Africa)
- 76' · Substitution · Edson Álvarez for Érik Lira (Mexico)
- 76' · Substitution · Armando González for Raul Jiménez (Mexico)
- 76' · Substitution · Evidence Makgopa for Iqraam Rayners (South Africa)
- 76' · Substitution · Oswin Appollis for Aubrey Maphosa Modiba (South Africa)
- 79' · Substitution · Alexis Vega for Julián Quiñones (Mexico)
- 84' · Red card · Themba Zwane (South Africa)
- 90'+2 · Red card · César Montes (Mexico)
All-time head-to-head
Questions
Who won Mexico vs South Africa?
Mexico won, 2-0 (World Cup) on Thu, 11 Jun 2026.
When and where is Mexico vs South Africa?
Thu, 11 Jun 2026, 19:00 UTC at Mexico City Stadium, Ciudad de México, World Cup.