26 World Cup 2026 Canada · Mexico · USA
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Journée 1 ·Group A · Terminé

Mexico

Classement FIFA #17
2 : 0

(1 : 0)

South Africa

Classement FIFA #57
🏟 Mexico City 📅
  • 📅 Date
  • 🕐 Heure
  • 🏟 Stade Mexico City
  • 🧑‍⚖️ Arbitre WILTON SAMPAIO
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🧠 Match Summary

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Mexico made a commanding start to their World Cup campaign, dispatching South Africa 2-0 at home in Mexico City. Julián Quiñones struck early for the hosts in the ninth minute, setting the tone for a dominant opening half, before Raúl Jiménez sealed victory with a second-half goal in the 67th minute. The statistics told the story of Mexico's control: they dominated possession at 61 percent and unleashed 16 shots compared to South Africa's mere three attempts. Despite the lopsided nature of the contest, both teams saw red cards issued during a tetchy encounter, with South Africa receiving two yellow cards to Mexico's one. The hosts' comfortable victory provided an ideal platform for their Group A ambitions.

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🎬 Match highlights (video)

ملخص مباراة المكسيك وجنوب إفريقيا | دور المجموعات - كأس العالم FIFA 2026™ Watch highlights on YouTube ↗

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⚡ Match events

  1. 9' Julián Quiñones
  2. 17' Teboho Mokoena 📋 a bad foul
  3. 23' Brian Gutiérrez 📋 a bad foul
  4. 49' Sphephelo Sithole
  5. 67' Raúl Jiménez
  6. 74' Nkosinathi Sibisi 📋 a bad foul
  7. 84' Themba Zwane 📋 violent conduct
  8. 90' César Montes

📊 Statistics

Mexico South Africa
61% Possession 40%
16 Shots 3
4 Shots on target 2
3 Corners 1
1 Offsides 1
12 Fouls 11
1 Yellow cards 2
1 Red cards 2
2 Saves 2

👕 Composition

Mexico 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  1. Raúl Rangel
  2. Israel Reyes
  3. Jesús Gallardo
  4. Érik Lira
  5. César Montes
  6. Johan Vásquez
  7. Roberto Alvarado
  8. Brian Gutiérrez
  9. Raúl Jiménez
  10. Álvaro Fidalgo
  11. Julián Quiñones

Substitutes

  • Luis Romo
  • César Huerta
  • Guillermo Ochoa
  • Carlos Acevedo
  • Luis Chávez
  • Mateo Chávez
  • Santiago Gimenez
  • Obed Vargas
  • Alexis Vega
  • Guillermo Martínez
  • Armando González
  • Gilberto Mora
  • Edson Álvarez
  • Jorge Sánchez
  • Orbelín Pineda

South Africa 5-3-2

Starting XI

  1. Ronwen Williams
  2. Khuliso Mudau
  3. Aubrey Modiba
  4. Mbekezeli Mbokazi
  5. Ime Okon
  6. Nkosinathi Sibisi
  7. Teboho Mokoena
  8. Sphephelo Sithole
  9. Lyle Foster
  10. Iqraam Rayners
  11. Jayden Adams

Substitutes

  • Oswin Appollis
  • Sipho Chaine
  • Themba Zwane
  • Kamogelo Sebelebele
  • Khulumani Ndamane
  • Thabang Matuludi
  • Samukele Kabini
  • Relebohile Mofokeng
  • Thalente Mbatha
  • Ricardo Goss
  • Bradley Cross
  • Thapelo Maseko
  • Tshepang Moremi
  • Evidence Makgopa
  • Olwethu Makhanya

📋 Match officials & info

  • 🌐 Match number 1 of 104
  • 🏆 Stage Group A
  • 🧑‍⚖️ Main referee WILTON SAMPAIO (البرازيل)
  • 🚩 Assistant referees Bruno Pires (البرازيل) · Bruno Boschilia (البرازيل)
  • 📺 VAR + 4th official To be announced
  • 🟨 Yellow cards 1 — 2
  • 🟥 Red cards 1 — 2