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World Cup
Full Time
Mexico
2:0
HT: 1:0
South Africa
📍 Estadio Azteca, Mexico City 🧑‍⚖️ Wilton Pereira Sampaio, Brazil

Mexico 2-0 South Africa: Match Report

Full Time · Group Stage - 1 · HT 1-0 · 11 Jun 2026

Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City in the World Cup.

On the scoresheet: Julián Quiñones for Mexico on 9', set up by Erik Lira; and Raúl Jiménez for Mexico on 67', set up by Roberto Alvarado.

The match data shows Mexico dominated possession (61%–39%), while Mexico registered 16 shots to South Africa's 3 (4–2 on target).

On the cards: Red cards for Siphephelo Sithole (49'), Themba Zwane (84') and César Montes (90'); 3 bookings.

⚽ Mexico
  • Julián Quiñones 9'
  • Raúl Jiménez 67'

⏱️ Match Timeline

  1. Julián Quiñones Assist: Erik Lira
    ⚽ 9'
  2. 🟨 17'
    Teboho Mokoena Yellow Card
  3. Brian Gutiérrez Yellow Card
    🟨 23'
  4. 🟥 49'
    Siphephelo Sithole Red Card
  5. 🔁 56'
    Lyle Foster On: Lyle Foster · Off: Thalente Mbatha
  6. 🔁 61'
    Jayden Adams On: Jayden Adams · Off: Themba Zwane
  7. Álvaro Fidalgo On: Álvaro Fidalgo · Off: Gilberto Mora
    🔁 66'
  8. Brian Gutiérrez On: Brian Gutiérrez · Off: Luis Chávez
    🔁 66'
  9. Raúl Jiménez Assist: Roberto Alvarado
    ⚽ 67'
  10. 🟨 74'
    Nkosinathi Sibisi Yellow Card
  11. Raúl Jiménez On: Raúl Jiménez · Off: Armando González
    🔁 76'
  12. Erik Lira On: Erik Lira · Off: Edson Álvarez
    🔁 76'
  13. 🔁 77'
    Aubrey Modiba On: Aubrey Modiba · Off: Oswin Appollis
  14. 🔁 77'
    Iqraam Rayners On: Iqraam Rayners · Off: Evidence Makgopa
  15. Julián Quiñones On: Julián Quiñones · Off: Alexis Vega
    🔁 79'
  16. 📺 82'
    Themba Zwane Card upgrade
  17. 🟥 84'
    Themba Zwane Red Card
  18. César Montes Red Card
    🟥 90+2'

📊 Match Statistics

61% Possession 39%
16 Total shots 3
4 On target 2
3 Corners 1
12 Fouls 11
1 Offsides 1
1 Yellow cards 2
1 Red cards 2
467 Accurate passes 272
Statistical Pick
No clear favourite
No predictions available
Confidence
Uncertain · 33%

Match Result · 1X2

Pick: 1
1 · Mexico 33% 1.40
X · Draw 33% 4.50
2 · South Africa 33% 8.50
Decimal odds · Bet365 · updated 11 Jun 05:30

Double Chance

Pick: 1X
1X66%
1266%
X266%

Over / Under Goals

Total xG: 2.57
0.5
Over 0.592%
Under 0.58%
1.5
Over 1.573%
Under 1.527%
2.5
Over 2.548%
Under 2.552%
3.5
Over 3.526%
Under 3.574%

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Pick: Yes
BTTS Yes52%
BTTS No48%
Your call:
1: 0% · X: 0% · 2: 0% (0 votes) ·

⚽ Expected Goals (xG)

Mexico 0.00
South Africa 0.00

📊 Form

Mexico
P: 0 · W: 0 · D: 0 · L: 0
South Africa
P: 0 · W: 0 · D: 0 · L: 0

🤝 Head-to-Head

  • 11 Jun 10 South Africa 1-1 Mexico

⚖️ Team Comparison

0% Form 0%
0% Attack 0%
0% Defence 0%
0% Poisson 0%
50% H2H 50%
50% Goals 50%
50% Total 50%

📝 Analysis

The fixture between Mexico and South Africa in the World Cup offers a compelling betting proposition. Our statistical model splits the odds: 33% for a Mexico win, 33% for a draw, and 33% for South Africa. Season averages: 0.00 goals per game for Mexico and 0.00 for South Africa. Across the last 1 head-to-head meetings, Mexico leads with 0 wins to 0 for South Africa, with 1 draws. A clean sheet looks plausible for one side — BTTS leans to No. Recommended pick: No clear favourite. Please bet responsibly.