Mexico
Fri, Jun 12 · 12:45 AM
2–0
Full Time
South Africa

Julián Quiñones 9'

Raúl Jiménez 67'

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Mexico vs South Africa 2-0 Live Score, Stats & Commentary

Match overview
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General info
Competition FIFA World Cup 2026
Round Group A
Formations 4-1-4-1 vs 5-3-2
Result
Winner Mexico
Penalties —
Scorers Julián Quiñones 9', Raúl Jiménez 67'
Yellow cards 1 – 2
Red cards 1 – 2
Possession 61% – 39%
Shots 16 – 3
Match stats
VAR CARD 0 – 1
Goals 2 – 0
Red cards 1 – 2
Substitutions 5 – 4
Yellow cards 1 – 2
Corners 3 – 1
Fouls 12 – 11
Saves 2 – 2
Passes 520 – 334
Attacks 98 – 69
Dangerous attacks 28 – 27
Big chances 2 – 0
Tackles 12 – 14
Interceptions 8 – 7
Key events
WestMinster WestMinster
9' ⚽
Julián Quiñones — Goal!
Mexico
17' 🟡
Teboho Mokoena — Yellow card
South Africa
23' 🟡
Brian Gutiérrez — Yellow card
Mexico
49' 🟥
Yaya Sithole — Red card
South Africa
56' 🔄
Substitution: Lyle Foster → Thalente Mbatha
South Africa
61' 🔄
Substitution: Jayden Adams → Themba Zwane
South Africa
66' 🔄
Substitution: Brian Gutiérrez → Luis Chávez
Mexico
66' 🔄
Substitution: Álvaro Fidalgo → Gilberto Mora
Mexico
67' ⚽
Raúl Jiménez — Goal!
Mexico
74' 🟡
Nkosinathi Sibisi — Yellow card
South Africa
76' 🔄
Substitution: Érik Lira → Edson Álvarez
Mexico
76' 🔄
Substitution: Raúl Jiménez → Armando González
Mexico
76' 🔄
Substitution: Iqraam Rayners → Evidence Makgopa
South Africa
77' 🔄
Substitution: Aubrey Modiba → Oswin Appollis
South Africa
79' 🔄
Substitution: Julián Quiñones → Alexis Vega
Mexico
82' 📺
Card adjusted
South Africa
84' 🟥
Themba Zwane — Red card
South Africa
90'+2 🟥
César Montes  — Red card
Mexico
Live commentary
Deepal Deepal
90'
Armando González - Mexico.
90'
The fourth official has indicated there will be 7 minutes of added time.
90'
Edson Álvarez of Mexico won a free kick in an attacking position.
90'+2
Fouled by Mbekezeli Mbokazi of South Africa.
90'+2
🟥 Red Card
César Montes of Mexico receives a red card.
90'+2
Khuliso Mudau from South Africa won a free kick in an attacking position.
90'+7
César Montes of Mexico commits a foul.
90'+7
Khuliso Mudau of South Africa has won a free kick in defense.
90'+8
Fouled by Jesús Gallardo of Mexico.
89'
🟥 Red Card
Themba Zwane from South Africa receives a red card for violent conduct.
89'
Mbekezeli Mbokazi of South Africa won a free kick in defense.
84'
VAR decision results in an upgraded card for Themba Zwane of South Africa.
82'
Fouled by Themba Zwane of South Africa.
81'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Mexico: Alexis Vega replaces Julián Quiñones.
81'
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
81'
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Roberto Alvarado from Mexico.
81'
Roberto Alvarado of Mexico won a free kick in defense.
79'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for South Africa: Oswin Appollis replaces Aubrey Modiba.
79'
Fouled by Gilberto Mora of Mexico.
79'
Teboho Mokoena from South Africa won a free kick in defense.
77'
Aubrey Modiba from South Africa won a free kick in defense.
76'
Foul committed by Nkosinathi Sibisi of South Africa.
76'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for South Africa: Evidence Makgopa replaces Iqraam Rayners.
76'
Fouled by Luis Chávez of Mexico.
76'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Mexico: Armando González replaces Raúl Jiménez.
76'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Mexico: Edson Álvarez comes on for Érik Lira.
74'
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Raúl Jiménez from Mexico.
74'
🟡 Yellow Card
Nkosinathi Sibisi of South Africa receives a yellow card for a foul.
74'
Julián Quiñones of Mexico won a free kick in an attacking position.
73'
Raúl Jiménez is called offside for Mexico.
73'
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
72'
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
70'
The match is currently paused for a drinks break.
68'
⚽ Goal
Goal!
Mexico leads 2-0 against South Africa. Raúl Jiménez scores for Mexico with a header from close range into the left corner, assisted by Roberto Alvarado's cross.
67'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Mexico: Luis Chávez replaces Brian Gutiérrez.
66'
Khuliso Mudau of South Africa won a free kick in defense.
66'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Mexico: Gilberto Mora comes on for Álvaro Fidalgo.
63'
Aubrey Modiba from South Africa won a free kick in defense.
63'
Julián Quiñones commits a dangerous play for Mexico.
61'
Missed chance.
Israel Reyes of Mexico headed the ball from the center of the box but missed to the left. The assist came from Brian Gutiérrez with a cross.
61'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for South Africa: Themba Zwane replaces Jayden Adams.
61'
Fouled by Roberto Alvarado of Mexico.
58'
Érik Lira of Mexico won a free kick in an attacking position.
57'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for South Africa: Thalente Mbatha replaces Lyle Foster.
57'
Fouled by Aubrey Modiba of South Africa.
56'
New attacking attempt.
Aubrey Modiba of South Africa shoots with his left foot from outside the box, but Raúl Rangel of Mexico saves it in the top left corner. The assist was provided by Teboho Mokoena.
55'
Corner awarded to Mexico after Khuliso Mudau concedes.
53'
Raúl Jiménez's shot from outside the box is blocked.
52'
Fouled by Yaya Sithole of South Africa.
52'
Missed chance.
Jesús Gallardo for Mexico shoots with his left foot from the left side of the box, but it's high and wide to the left. Assist from Brian Gutiérrez.
49'
⚽ Goal
New attacking attempt.
Julián Quiñones of Mexico takes a right-footed shot from over 35 yards, but it's saved in the top center of the goal by Ronwen Williams of South Africa. The assist comes from Raúl Jiménez.
49'
🟥 Red Card
Yaya Sithole from South Africa receives a red card.
49'
Brian Gutiérrez of Mexico won a free kick in an attacking position.
48'
⚽ Goal
Missed chance.
Brian Gutiérrez from Mexico shoots with his right foot from outside the box, but it goes over the goal.
46'
Missed chance.
Brian Gutiérrez from Mexico took a right-footed shot from the center of the box but missed. Julián Quiñones provided the assist.
45'
South Africa is awarded a corner after Jesús Gallardo concedes it.
45'
The second half begins with Mexico leading South Africa 1-0.
45'
The fourth official has indicated there will be 4 minutes of added time.
45'+2
New attacking attempt.
Mbekezeli Mbokazi from South Africa takes a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the top left corner by Raúl Rangel from Mexico.
45'+4
Shot blocked.
Jesús Gallardo of Mexico had a left-footed shot from outside the box that was blocked. The assist came from Raúl Jiménez.
45'+4
The first half ends with Mexico leading South Africa 1-0.
44'
Mbekezeli Mbokazi from South Africa won a free kick in defense.
43'
Shot blocked.
Julián Quiñones from Mexico had a right-footed shot from outside the box that was blocked. The assist was provided by Álvaro Fidalgo.
43'
Roberto Alvarado from Mexico commits a foul.
42'
Érik Lira of Mexico won a free kick in defense.
42'
Julián Quiñones of Mexico hits the right post with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, assisted by Brian Gutiérrez.
39'
Lyle Foster of South Africa missed a header from the center of the box.
The assist came from Mbekezeli Mbokazi's cross.
39'
Foul committed by Yaya Sithole of South Africa.
37'
Aubrey Modiba of South Africa is flagged for offside.
32'
Shot blocked.
Brian Gutiérrez from Mexico had a right-footed shot from the center of the box that was blocked. Julián Quiñones provided the assist.
30'
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
27'
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
25'
Foul committed by Brian Gutiérrez - Mexico.
23'
Fouled by Khuliso Mudau of South Africa.
23'
🟡 Yellow Card
Brian Gutiérrez of Mexico receives a yellow card for a foul.
23'
Teboho Mokoena from South Africa won a free kick on the right wing.
21'
César Montes fouled - Mexico.
21'
César Montes of Mexico won a free kick in defense.
20'
Missed chance for Mexico.
Julián Quiñones takes a right-footed shot from outside the box that is close but misses the top right corner. Assist by Israel Reyes.
20'
Lyle Foster of South Africa won a free kick in defense.
19'
Fouled by Teboho Mokoena of South Africa.
17'
Foul committed by Brian Gutiérrez - Mexico.
17'
🟡 Yellow Card
Teboho Mokoena of South Africa receives a yellow card for a foul.
17'
Álvaro Fidalgo of Mexico won a free kick in defense.
16'
Álvaro Fidalgo from Mexico won a free kick in defense.
16'
Mbekezeli Mbokazi of South Africa won a free kick in defense.
15'
Raúl Jiménez had a missed chance for Mexico, heading the ball from the center of the box just to the left.
The assist came from Roberto Alvarado, who delivered a cross after a corner.
15'
Fouled by Yaya Sithole of South Africa.
13'
Corner awarded to Mexico after Khuliso Mudau concedes.
12'
Julián Quiñones of Mexico won a free kick on the left wing.
11'
Raúl Jiménez commits a handball for Mexico.
11'
Khuliso Mudau from South Africa commits a foul.
10'
⚽ Goal
Goal!
Mexico leads South Africa 1-0. Julián Quiñones scores for Mexico with a right-footed shot from the center of the box to the center of the goal, assisted by Érik Lira.
9'
New attacking attempt.
Raúl Jiménez of Mexico shoots with his left foot from the center of the box, but Ronwen Williams of South Africa saves it in the left corner. The assist comes from Israel Reyes with a cross.
5'
Shot blocked.
Brian Gutiérrez from Mexico has his right-footed shot from outside the box blocked.
5'
Corner awarded to Mexico after a concession by Ronwen Williams.
4'
Foul committed by Aubrey Modiba of South Africa.
3'
First Half starts.
3'
Roberto Alvarado of Mexico won a free kick in an attacking position.
That's all.
The game has finished with Mexico winning 2-0 against South Africa.
The second half ends with Mexico leading South Africa 2-0.
Mexico 4-1-4-1
South Africa 5-3-2
1
Rangel Aguilar
15
Reyes Romero
3
Montes Castro
5
Vásquez Ibarra
23
Gallardo Vasconcelos
6
Méndez
25
Alvarado Hernández
26
Gutierrez
8
Fernández
16
Quiñones Quiñones
9
Jiménez Rodríguez
1
Williams
6
Modiba
14
Mbokazi
21
Okon
19
Sibisi
20
Mudau
23
Adams
13
Sithole
4
Mokoena
9
Foster
15
Rayners
Mexico
4-1-4-1
Starting XI
1 Raúl Rangel GK
15 Israel Reyes DEF
3 César Montes DEF
5 Johan Vásquez DEF
23 Jesús Gallardo DEF
6 Érik Lira MID ⚽9' 🔄76'
25 Roberto Alvarado FWD ⚽67'
26 Brian Gutiérrez MID 🟡23' 🔄66'
8 Álvaro Fidalgo MID 🔄66'
16 Julián Quiñones FWD ⚽9' 🔄79'
9 Raúl Jiménez FWD ⚽67' 🔄76'
Substitutes
2 Jorge Sánchez DEF
4 Edson Álvarez MID 🔄76'
7 Luis Romo DEF
10 Alexis Vega FWD 🔄79'
11 Santiago Gimenez FWD
12 Carlos Acevedo GK
13 Guillermo Ochoa GK
14 Armando González FWD 🔄76'
17 Orbelín Pineda MID
18 Obed Vargas MID
19 Gilberto Mora MID 🔄66'
20 Mateo Chávez DEF
21 César Huerta FWD
22 Guillermo Martínez Ayala FWD
24 Luis Chávez MID 🔄66'
South Africa
5-3-2
Starting XI
1 Ronwen Williams GK
20 Khuliso Mudau DEF
19 Nkosinathi Sibisi DEF 🟡74'
21 Ime Okon DEF
14 Mbekezeli Mbokazi DEF
6 Aubrey Modiba DEF 🔄77'
4 Teboho Mokoena MID 🟡17'
13 Yaya Sithole MID 🟥49'
23 Jayden Adams MID 🔄61'
15 Iqraam Rayners FWD 🔄76'
9 Lyle Foster FWD 🔄56'
Substitutes
2 Thabang Matuludi DEF
3 Khulumani Ndamane DEF
5 Thalente Mbatha MID 🔄56'
7 Oswin Appollis FWD 🔄77'
8 Tshepang Moremi FWD
10 Relebohile Mofokeng FWD
11 Themba Zwane MID 🔄61' 📺82' 🟥84'
12 Thapelo Maseko FWD
16 Sipho Chaine GK
17 Evidence Makgopa FWD 🔄76'
18 Samukele Kabini DEF
22 Ricardo Goss GK
24 Olwethu Makhanya DEF
25 Kamogelo Sebelebele DEF
26 Bradley Cross DEF
Group A standings
#TeamPWDLGDPts
1
Mexico
3 3 0 0 +6 9
2
South Africa
3 1 1 1 -1 4
3
Korea Republic
3 1 0 2 -1 3
4
Czech Republic
3 0 1 2 -4 1
All statistics
61%Ball possession39%
16Total shots3
4Shots on target2
9Shots inside box1
7Shots outside box2
520Passes334
467Successful passes272
90%Pass accuracy81%
98Attacks69
28Dangerous attacks27
3Corners1
2Big chances created0
48Long passes46
31Successful long passes17
12Total crosses8
4Accurate crosses1
12Tackles14
8Interceptions7
2Saves2
12Fouls11
1Yellow cards2
5Substitutions4
15Dribble attempts6
9Successful dribbles1
Top stats
61% Ball possession 39%
16 Total shots 3
4 Shots on target 2
9 Shots inside box 1
7 Shots outside box 2
520 Passes 334
467 Successful passes 272
90% Pass accuracy 81%
98 Attacks 69
28 Dangerous attacks 27
3 Corners 1
2 Big chances created 0
48 Long passes 46
31 Successful long passes 17
12 Total crosses 8
4 Accurate crosses 1
12 Tackles 14
8 Interceptions 7
2 Saves 2
12 Fouls 11
1 Yellow cards 2
5 Substitutions 4
15 Dribble attempts 6
9 Successful dribbles 1
16 Shots 3
61% Possession 39%
1 Red cards 2
1 Offsides 1
Detailed statistics
Attacking
9 Shots inside box 1
7 Shots outside box 2
5 Shots blocked 0
12 Shots off target 1
11 Goal attempts 3
3 Corners 1
Passing & Crosses
520 Passes 334
467 Successful Passes 272
90% Pass accuracy 81%
48 Long passes 46
31 Successful long passes 17
65% Long pass accuracy 37%
12 Total crosses 8
4 Accurate crosses 1
21 Throw-ins 11
5 Goal kicks 8
12 Free kicks 13
Defending
2 Saves 2
12 Tackles 14
8 Interceptions 7
1 Offsides 1
88 Ball safe 89
Discipline & Dribbles
12 Fouls 11
1 Yellow cards 2
1 Red cards 2
2 Injuries 1
15 Dribble attempts 6
9 Successful dribbles 1
60% Dribble success % 17%
5 Substitutions 4
Complete team comparison
MexicoStatSouth Africa
4
Accurate crosses
1
2
Assists
0
98
Attacks
69
61%
Ball possession
39%
88
Ball safe
89
2
Big chances created
0
3
Corners
1
0
Counter Attacks
2
28
Dangerous attacks
27
15
Dribble attempts
6
47
Duels Won
33
12
Fouls
11
12
Free kicks
13
11
Goal attempts
3
5
Goal kicks
8
2
Goals
0
1
Hit Woodwork
0
2
Injuries
1
8
Interceptions
7
13
Key Passes
2
48
Long passes
46
1
Offsides
1
520
Passes
334
1
Red cards
2
2
Saves
2
5
Shots blocked
0
9
Shots inside box
1
12
Shots off target
1
4
Shots on target
2
7
Shots outside box
2
16
Total shots
3
5
Substitutions
4
9
Successful dribbles
1
60%
Dribble success
17%
15
Successful Headers
7
31
Successful long passes
17
65%
Long pass accuracy
37%
467
Successful passes
272
90%
Pass accuracy
81%
12
Tackles
14
21
Throw-ins
11
12
Total crosses
8
1
Yellow cards
2
All-time record
1
Wins
1
Draws
0
Wins
Jun 11, 2026
Mexico 2 – 0 South Africa
World Cup
Jun 11, 2010
South Africa 1 – 1 Mexico
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