Mexico
South Africa
Final score, goalscorers and match facts
Mexico vs South Africa was played on June 11, 2026 and finished 2-0. The match was played at Estadio Azteca (Mexico City) in the Group A · Opening Match.
Half-time: 1-0
Goalscorers
- Quiñones 9'
- Jiménez 67'
- Attendance
- 80,824
- Referee
- Wilton Sampaio
Match Analysis
The 2026 World Cup opener was held at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, featuring a match between Mexico and South Africa. Mexico aimed to capitalize on their home advantage to kickstart the tournament effectively. The enthusiastic crowd support boosted the home team's morale. South Africa, on the other hand, aimed to achieve a historic milestone by advancing beyond the group stage.
Mexico made a statement in Group A with a strong performance, winning all three matches to top the group and advance to the round of 32. South Africa, after losing to Mexico, drew with Czechia and defeated South Korea to finish second in the group. This achievement marked a first for South Africa, allowing them to progress to the knockout stages.