Match Report
Mexico claimed a 2-0 victory over South Africa in the World Cup (Group Stage). Before the match, Mexico were 1st in the World Cup table with South Africa in 2nd. Head-to-head (2010–2026): 2 matches, 1 win for Mexico, 0 for South Africa, 1 drawn. Mexico's goals came from Julián Quiñones (9'), Raúl Jiménez (67'). Match stats: possession 61%-39%, shots 16-3, on target 4-2, corners 3-1. The numbers behind the result — ratings, events and stats — are all above.
It is Mexico versus South Africa in the World Cup at Mexico City Stadium.
Mexico occupy 1st place with 9 points. South Africa, for their part, hold 2nd with 4.
Across 2 meetings since 2010, honours split 1 to Mexico and 0 to South Africa, with 1 draw.
Full time brought a 2-0 scoreline, and with it the win for Mexico.
Goal scorers
Mexico: Julián Quiñones (9'), Raúl Jiménez (67')
Key stats
Possession: Mexico 61% · South Africa 39% · Total shots: 16-3 · On target: 4-2 · Corners: 3-1