Mexico vs South Africa: All-time head-to-head record
The previous Mexico vs South Africa game took place in 2010.
The Mexico national football team will be locking horns with the South Africa national football team in the opening contest of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This clash will be witnessed at the Mexico City Stadium.
The Javier Aguirre-led side at home are going to have a slight edge from the start. Starting their World Cup campaign with a win is the only thing they will be looking for. During their 2022 campaign, they were knocked out of the group stage after only winning one game.
They will be aiming for a better finish this time around. Mexico are one of the co-hosts for the upcoming edition of the mega competition.
The South Africa national football team are going to be at the FIFA World Cup for the fourth time ever. They are not in the best form when it comes to heading on to the grandest stage of them all.
Led by Hugo Broos, Bafana Bafana are placed in Group A along with the likes of Mexico, South Korea and Czechia. It is not going to be an easy group stage run for them, but they will be keen to get past the group stage.
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Mexico vs South Africa: Head-to-Head
When it comes to the quality of the squad, Mexico are going to have the upper hand. South Africa can face some difficulties due to their lack of experience on the world stage. These sides have faced each other a total of four times.
Scroll down to have a look at the confrontations between El Tri and Bafana Bafana.
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Mexico vs South Africa: Last 4 matches
11/06/2010: South Africa 1-1 Mexico (FIFA World Cup)
08/07/2005: South Africa 2-1 Mexico (Concacaf Gold Cup)
07/06/2000: Mexico 4-2 South Africa (International friendly)
06/10/1993: Mexico 4-0 South Africa (International friendly)
Mexico vs South Africa: FIFA World Cup
- Matches: 1
- Mexico: 0
- South Africa: 0
- Draws: 1
Mexico vs South Africa: Concacaf Gold Cup
- Matches: 1
- Mexico: 0
- South Africa: 1
- Draws: 0
Mexico vs South Africa: International friendlies
- Matches: 2
- Mexico: 2
- South Africa: 0
- Draws: 0
Mexico vs South Africa: Overall
- Matches: 4
- Mexico: 2
- South Africa: 1
- Draws: 1
What is the head-to-head record between Mexico and South Africa?
They have faced each other four times. El Tri have won two. Bafana Bafana have secured one win. The remaining game ended in a draw.
How many times have Mexico and South Africa faced each other in the FIFA World Cup?
They have only once during the 2010 edition. The fixture ended in a 1-1 draw.
When and where is the Mexico vs South Africa FIFA World Cup 2026 match?
The opening 2026 WC game takes place in Mexico City Stadium on June 12, 12:30 am IST.
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