MATCH 1 · JUN 11 · ESTADIO AZTECA
Mexico vs South Africa
Mexico won 2-0 in Group A of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on JUN 11 · 19:00 UTC, at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, MX.
On World Cup pedigree, Mexico's best run is quarter-finals (1970, 1986), while South Africa's best run is group stage.
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Match details
| Competition | 2026 FIFA World Cup, Group A |
|---|---|
| Kickoff (UTC) | JUN 11 · 19:00 UTC |
| Venue | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, MX |
| Match number | 1 of 104 |
The two teams
Part of Group A. See the standings and the other fixtures.
Quick answers
- When and where was Mexico vs South Africa?
- Mexico vs South Africa was played JUN 11 · 19:00 UTC at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, MX, in Group A of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Mexico won 2-0.
- What was at stake in Mexico vs South Africa?
- A top-two finish in Group A to reach the Round of 32; across all twelve groups, the eight best third-placed teams advanced too.
- Who won Mexico vs South Africa?
- Mexico won 2-0, in Group A of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Estadio Azteca on JUN 11 · 19:00 UTC. The wheel above is a toy that replays the matchup at even chances; it played no part in the result.
Where this data comes from
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- FIFA: Official tournament site: fixtures, results, groups, and venue assignments.
- football-data.org: Free football data API. Feeds the build-time results and standings refresh.
- TheSportsDB: Open sports database. Used for team badges and reference metadata.
- Wikipedia: 2026 FIFA World Cup: Independent cross-reference for tournament format, history, and all-time records.