Mexico vs. South Africa: Match Preview - 2026 FIFA World Cup Group Stage. Mexico recently won 1 out of their last 5 games, with 3 draws and 1 loss, including a 1-1 draw against Belgium in their last match. South Africa has won 2 out of their last 6 games, with 1 draw and 3 losses, including a 1-2 defeat to Panama in their last match. Detailed analysis data including player statistics, recent performance, historical match results, team season statistics, and injuries will be provided.
Mexico vs. South Africa Preview
Total of 2 goals scored, 2 goals conceded, win rate 20.0%
1W3D1L
- International MatchMexico1 - 1BelgiumD
- International matchMexico0 - 0PortugalD
- 2024 Copa AméricaMexico0 - 0EcuadorD
- 2024 Copa AméricaVenezuela1 - 0MexicoL
- 2024 Copa AméricaMexico1 - 0JamaicaW
South Africa: 8 goals scored / 9 goals conceded / Win rate: 33.3%
2W1D3L
- International MatchSouth Africa1 - 2PanamaL
- International matchSouth Africa1 - 1PanamaD
- Africa Cup of NationsSouth Africa1 - 2CameroonL
- Africa Cup of NationsZimbabwe2 - 3South AfricaW
- Africa Cup of NationsEgypt1 - 0South AfricaL
- Africa Cup of NationsSouth Africa2 - 1AngolaW
Upcoming fixtures
Matchup & interval
Mexico
- 2026-06-12Men's World CupMexicoVSSouth AfricaThis match
- 2026-06-19Men's World CupMexicoVSSouth Korea7 days
- 2026-06-25Men's World CupCzechVSMexico13 days
South Africa
- 2026-06-12Men's World CupMexicoVSSouth AfricaThis match
- 2026-06-19Men's World CupCzechVSSouth Africa7 days
- 2026-06-25Men's World CupSouth AfricaVSSouth Korea13 days
MexicoReasonStatusDate
No data
South AfricaReasonStatusDate
No data
Standout players
Total goals
Luis Chavez, midfielder, #24
10
- - -
Luis Chavez, midfielder, #24
1
Total goals
0
- - -
Total assists
Cesár Montes, defender for number 3.
10
- - -
Cesár Montes, defender for number 3.
1
Total assists
0
- - -
Shots
Luis Chavez, midfielder, #24
40
- - -
Luis Chavez, midfielder, #24
4
Shots
0
- - -
Interception
Hotspurs's Galijado, defender wearing number 23
90
- - -
Hotspurs's Galijado, defender wearing number 23
9
Interception
0
- - -
Clearance
Cesár Montes, defender for number 3.
110
- - -
Cesár Montes, defender for number 3.
11
Clearance
0
- - -
Season stats
Average possession rate
56%
0%
56%
Average possession rate
0%
Average goals scored
0.667
0
0.667
Average goals scored
0
Average goals conceded
1
0
1
Average goals conceded
0
Average shots
13.667
0
13.667
Average shots
0
Average shots
5.333
0
5.333
Average shots
0
Average number of corners
5.333
0
5.333
Average number of corners
0
Average successful dribbles
11.667
0
11.667
Average successful dribbles
0
Average Tackles
16.667
0
16.667
Average Tackles
0
Average number of yellow cards
2.333 (7/3)
0 (0/0)
2.333 (7/3)
Average number of yellow cards
0 (0/0)
Average red cards
0 (0/3)
0 (0/0)
0 (0/3)
Average red cards
0 (0/0)