Mexico vs South Africa — World Cup Match Preview, Predictions & Stats

World Cup·
Group Stage - 1·06/11/2026·07:00 PM
Mexico
Mexico
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South Africa
South Africa
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📍 Estadio Azteca, Mexico City

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The World Cup kicks off for co-hosts Mexico in their opener against South Africa at the Estadio Azteca. With automatic qualification for the top two in Group A, a strong start here is absolutely paramount for both sides looking to make a deep run on the biggest stage.

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Form & Streaks

Season stats · All competitions
Mexico
Overall
South Africa
Overall
80%
OverallShort-term form + long-term quality blend
47%
88%
HypeCurrent form & confidence · last 3-6 games
38%
72%
Long Term QualityConsistency & capability · last 10-20 games
56%
Total Goals Last 6 MatchesTotal goals per match · averaged across time windows
2.30
Normal
Normal
2.29
2.2Scored1.2
0.3Conceded1.3

Betting Trends

Mexico
Africa
Last 6all competitions
6 · 6
67%
Win Rate
17%
33%
Over 2.542%
50%
33%
BTTS58%
83%
Season
0 · 0
0%
Win Rate
0%
0%
Over 2.50%
0%
0%
BTTS0%
0%

Recent Matches

  1. Jun 11·World Cup
    This match
    Mexico
    South Africa
    1 1.42X 4.342 8.36
  2. Jun 05·Friendlies
    6d ago
    Mexico
    Serbia
    51
    1 1.28X 5.342 9.91
    +2.5BTTS
    W
  3. May 31·Friendlies
    11d ago
    Mexico
    Australia
    10
    1 1.63X 3.772 5.19
    -2.5BTTS
    W
  4. May 23·Friendlies
    19d ago
    Mexico
    Ghana
    20
    1 1.29X 5.132 10.01
    -2.5BTTS
    W
  5. Apr 01·Friendlies
    2mo ago
    Mexico
    Belgium
    11
    1 3.47X 3.452 2.01
    -2.5BTTS
    D
  6. Mar 29·Friendlies
    2mo ago
    Mexico
    Portugal
    00
    1 4.23X 3.682 1.78
    -2.5BTTS
    D
  7. Feb 26·Friendlies
    3mo ago
    Mexico
    Iceland
    40
    1 1.23X 5.732 11.20
    +2.5BTTS
    W
  1. Jun 11·World Cup
    This match
    Mexico
    South Africa
    1 1.42X 4.342 8.36
  2. Jun 06·Friendlies
    5d ago
    Jamaica
    South Africa
    11
    -2.5BTTS
    D
  3. May 29·Friendlies
    13d ago
    South Africa
    Nicaragua
    00
    1 1.16X 6.912 15.60
    -2.5BTTS
    D
  4. Mar 31·Friendlies
    2mo ago
    South Africa
    Panama
    12
    1 2.07X 3.202 3.50
    +2.5BTTS
    L
  5. Mar 27·Friendlies
    2mo ago
    South Africa
    Panama
    11
    1 2.12X 3.122 3.44
    -2.5BTTS
    D
  6. Jan 04·Africa Cup of Nations
    5mo ago
    South Africa
    Cameroon
    12
    1 3.15X 2.822 2.56
    +2.5BTTS
    L
  7. Dec 29, 2025·Africa Cup of Nations
    5mo ago
    Zimbabwe
    South Africa
    23
    1 5.61X 3.462 1.68
    +2.5BTTS
    W
MexicoSouth Africa
60%Wins40%
2.0Avg Total Goals2.22.4
30%Over 2.540%50%
30%BTTS50%70%

Mexico vs South Africa — Match Preview

Mexico take on South Africa on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 19:00 at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City in the World Cup (Group Stage - 1).

Our preview pulls together proprietary analytics — recent form, head-to-head history, goal trends, and win/loss momentum — alongside the AI-powered Match Intelligence briefing that cross-references 16+ prediction portals and live odds. Use the tabs above to explore the full breakdown: form & streaks, goals trends, H2H, and odds for every market.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When do Mexico play South Africa?

Mexico vs South Africa kicks off on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 19:00 in the World Cup at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City.

Where is Mexico vs South Africa being played?

The match is played at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, World.

What competition is this match part of?

This fixture is part of the World Cup — Group Stage - 1, 2026 season.