Mexico vs South Africa lineups
Confirmed lineups.
Mexico · 4-1-4-1
Starting XI
1Raúl RangelG
15Israel ReyesD
3César MontesD
5Johan VásquezD
23Jesús GallardoD
6Erik LiraM
25Roberto AlvaradoM
26Brian GutiérrezM
8Álvaro FidalgoM
16Julián QuiñonesM
9Raúl JiménezF
Substitutes
19Gilberto MoraM
24Luis ChávezM
4Edson ÁlvarezM
14Armando GonzálezF
10Alexis VegaF
12Carlos AcevedoG
13Guillermo OchoaG
2Jorge SánchezD
7Luis RomoM
20Mateo ChávezD
21César HuertaM
18Obed VargasM
17Orbelín PinedaM
22Guillermo MartínezF
11Santiago GiménezF
Coach: Javier Aguirre
South Africa · 5-3-2
Starting XI
1Ronwen WilliamsG
20Khuliso MudauD
19Nkosinathi SibisiD
21Ime OkonD
14Mbekezeli MbokaziD
6Aubrey ModibaD
4Teboho MokoenaM
13Siphephelo SitholeM
23Jayden AdamsM
15Iqraam RaynersF
9Lyle FosterF
Substitutes
5Thalente MbathaM
11Themba ZwaneM
7Oswin AppollisF
17Evidence MakgopaF
22Ricardo GossG
16Sipho ChaineG
26Bradley CrossD
3Khulumani NdamaneD
24Olwethu MakhanyaD
18Samukelo KabiniD
2Tholo Thabang MatuludiD
8Tshepang MoremiF
10Relebohile MofokengF
25Kamogelo SebelebeleM
12Thapelo MasekoF
Coach: Hugo Broos
Match info
| Date | Thursday, June 11, 2026 |
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| Kickoff | 2:00 PM CT |
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| Venue | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City |
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| Stage | Group Stage, Group A |
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Group A situation
Mexico and South Africa meet in Matchday 1 of Group A at the 2026 World Cup. In Group A, Mexico have 9 points from 3 matches and South Africa have 4 points from 3 matches. A win banks the first three points in the group.
Result & recap
Mexico2–0South Africa
Mexico won 2–0.
Goals: Julián Quiñones 9' · Raúl Jiménez 67'
Mexico vs South Africa: kickoff time & venue
Mexico face South Africa in Matchday 1 of Group A at the 2026 World Cup, kicking off Thursday, June 11 at 2:00 PM CT at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Mexico won 2–0.
3:00 PM ET · 2:00 PM CT · 1:00 PM MT · 12:00 PM PT · 1:00 PM México · 8:00 PM UK · 9:00 PM Spain · 4:00 PM Argentina
FAQ
What time does Mexico vs South Africa kick off?
Mexico vs South Africa kicks off at 2:00 PM CT (3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT / 8:00 PM UK / 9:00 PM Spain) on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
Where is Mexico vs South Africa being played?
At Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
What group are Mexico and South Africa in?
Both are in Group A.
What was the final score of Mexico vs South Africa?
Mexico 2, South Africa 0.
