World Cup
Mexico vs South Africa
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 - 20:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Estadio Banorte
Mexico vs South Africa Prediction & Stats - World Cup 2026
Predictions
Football fans can finally celebrate - the 2026 World Cup is officially underway.
After years of buildup and anticipation, football’s biggest tournament returns on Thursday with a historic opener. Co-host Mexico will take on South Africa, the 2010 World Cup hosts, in a rematch of the tournament’s opening game from 16 years ago.
The match will be played at the legendary Estadio Azteca, a venue steeped in World Cup history, having previously hosted the finals in 1970 and 1986.
Read the prediction for Mexico vs South Africa before making your selection.
Prediction for Mexico vs South Africa in the 2026 World Cup
This is the first match for both teams in the 2026 World Cup. We looked at the background, squads, and current form of each national team before building our match prediction.
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Eagle Predict Prediction
Mexico Win
Last updated on 11-06-2026.
Who is the favourite to win?
According to leading UK-licensed bookmakers, Mexico are the favourite to win, with 64% of the odds pointing to victory.
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🆚 Match: Mexico vs South Africa
🏆 Competition: 2026 FIFA World Cup
📅 Date: Thursday, 11/06/2026
🕐 Time: 20:00 UK time
🏟️ Stadium: Estadio Azteca
Mexico: 2026 World Cup debut
Mexico make their FIFA World Cup debut, but already have 8 match(es) in 2026 during the pre-World Cup period. Their record in the 2026 campaign:
6 win(s), 2 draw(s), and 0 defeat(s)
15 goals scored (1.88 per match)
2 goals conceded (0.25 per match)
Key players for El Tricolor
Top scorer: Brian Gutierrez with 2 goal(s)
Assists: Jesús Daniel Gallardo Vasconcelos with 1
Latest results for El Tricolor
05/07/2026 21:00
30/06/2026 22:00
24/06/2026 21:00
18/06/2026 21:00
11/06/2026 15:00
South Africa: 2026 World Cup debut
South Africa make their FIFA World Cup debut after playing 13 match(es) in 2026.
The record for Bafana Bafana's campaign this year:
6 win(s), 5 draw(s), and 2 defeat(s)
19 goals scored (1.46 per match)
9 goals conceded (0.69 per match)
Key players for Bafana Bafana
Top scorer: Thapelo James Morena with 2 goal(s)
Assists: Oswin Reagan Appollis with 4 assists
Latest results for Bafana Bafana
28/06/2026 15:00
24/06/2026 21:00
18/06/2026 12:00
11/06/2026 15:00
06/06/2026 17:00
Head-to-head record between Mexico and South Africa
The two national teams have only a few recent meetings: 1 match(es) in total, which makes this 2026 World Cup fixture even more unpredictable.
Mexico: 0 win(s)
South Africa: 0 win(s)
Draws: 1
Probable lineups for Mexico vs South Africa
Check the probable lineups below for the Mexico vs South Africa prediction in the 2026 World Cup.
México: Rangel; Reyes, Montes, Vásquez, Gallardo; Mora, Álvarez, Fidalgo; Alvarado, Jiménez, Vega.
South Africa: Williams; Muadu, Okon, Makhanya, Modiba; Sithole, Mokoena; Moremi, Zwane, Appollis; Foster.
Other predictions for the match
In addition to the betting tip offered at the start of this article, see other good bets for Mexico vs South Africa:
👉 Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals
Mexico vs South Africa is set up to be a tough match, and we expect it to go over 2.5 goals.
With bookmakers offering odds of 1.96 on this outcome, there’s great value in betting on three or more goals being scored, especially considering the attacking strength of both teams.
👉 Prediction: Mexico win or Draw
Betting on Mexico to win or draw in the Double Chance market is a solid pick for this fixture. With home advantage on their side, they stand a great chance of securing a positive result against South Africa.
Given their consistency at home and the added cushion of a draw still landing the bet, the 1X market is a smart and calculated choice.
More 2026 World Cup predictions
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Stats
The statistics for Los Guerreros Aztecas vs The Boys that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
0
League: 2.5
Both Teams to Score
0%
League: 50%
Over 1.5+
0%
League: 100%
Over 2.5+
0%
League: 50%
Cards
0
League: 5
Corners
0
League: 6.5
Home Team
Mexico
International - World Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
W
W
W
|
0 |
| Home |
L
W
W
W
|
0 |
| Away |
W
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scored | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
Away Team
South Africa
International - World Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
W
D
|
0 |
| Home |
L
W
|
0 |
| Away |
L
D
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scored | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
Corners
0 / Match
Corners / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of corners
0 / Match
England
(12)
Ecuador
(3)
Czech Republic
(1)
South Korea
(0)
South Africa
(3)(1)
Canada
(4)
South Korea
(5)
Czech Republic
(1)
Mexico
Cards
0 / Match
Cards / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of cards
0 / Match
England
(2)
Ecuador
(0)
Czech Republic
(1)
South Korea
(0)
South Africa
(1)(0)
Canada
(1)
South Korea
(2)
Czech Republic
(2)
Mexico
Goals Scored
0 / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals scored
0 / Match
England
(2)
Ecuador
(2)
Czech Republic
(3)
South Korea
(1)
South Africa
(2)(0)
Canada
(1)
South Korea
(1)
Czech Republic
(0)
Mexico
Goals Conceded
0 / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals conceded
0 / Match
England
(3)
Ecuador
(0)
Czech Republic
(0)
South Korea
(0)
South Africa
(0)(1)
Canada
(0)
South Korea
(1)
Czech Republic
(2)
Mexico
World Cup Standings
Group A
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mexico
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 3 |
| 2 |
South Africa
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 3 |
South Korea
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 3 | 1 |
| 4 |
Czech Republic
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 1 | 0.33 |
Group B
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Switzerland
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 2 |
Canada
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 3 |
Bosnia-Herzegovina
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 4 |
Qatar
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 10 | -8 | 1 | 0.33 |
Group C
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Brazil
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 2 |
Morocco
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 3 |
Scotland
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 3 | 1 |
| 4 |
Haiti
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 0 | 0 |
Group D
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
USA
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| 2 |
Australia
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 3 |
Paraguay
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 4 |
Turkey
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 3 | 1 |
Group E
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Germany
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| 2 |
Ivory Coast
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| 3 |
Ecuador
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 4 |
Curaçao
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 | -8 | 1 | 0.33 |
Group F
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Netherlands
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 2 |
Japan
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 3 |
Sweden
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 4 |
Tunisia
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 12 | -10 | 0 | 0 |
Group G
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Belgium
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 2 |
Egypt
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 3 |
Iran
|
3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 4 |
New Zealand
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 1 | 0.33 |
Group H
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Spain
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 2 |
Cape Verde
|
3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 3 |
Uruguay
|
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 2 | 0.67 |
| 4 |
Saudi Arabia
|
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 2 | 0.67 |
Group I
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
France
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 3 |
| 2 |
Norway
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| 3 |
Senegal
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 4 |
Iraq
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 12 | -11 | 0 | 0 |
Group J
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Argentina
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 3 |
| 2 |
Austria
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 3 |
Algeria
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 4 |
Jordan
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | -5 | 0 | 0 |
Group K
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Colombia
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 2 |
Portugal
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 3 |
Congo DR
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 4 |
Uzbekistan
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 11 | -9 | 0 | 0 |
Group L
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
England
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 2 |
Croatia
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| 3 |
Ghana
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 4 |
Panama
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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