Group A
Thursday, 11 June 2026 · 19:00
Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
Featured facts
The Estadio Azteca will host the opening game, with the stadium hosting its 20th match in the competition – more than any other venue in history.
El Tri have not lost an opening game at the men’s World Cup since defeat against Norway in 1994, going unbeaten in seven such games since (W5 D2)
South Africa’s World Cup have never won their opening-match: 0W-2D-1L (3-6 goals)
South Africa have never advanced beyond the first group stage in 3 applicable World Cup group-stage appearances.
South Africa have won none of their last 4 international matches (0W-2D-2L).
Head-to-head
All-time
2
Mexico wins
1
Draw
1
South Africa win
Last game
South Africa1–1Mexico
11 June 2010 · FIFA World Cup
At the World Cup
0
Mexico wins
1
Draw
0
South Africa wins