Mexico vs South Africa Official, Thursday, 11 June 2026, FIFA World Cup Matchday 1
Here are the official starting lineups for Mexico and South Africa on Thursday, June 11, 2026, for the FIFA World Cup. This thrilling match will take place at the legendary Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, making it the first stadium to host three opening matches of the World Cup.
Statistics: In major international competitions, Mexico and South Africa have clashed 4 times. Mexico holds the advantage in their overall encounters, with 2 victories compared to South Africa’s 1, and 1 match ending in a draw.
Serie A players called up for 🇲🇽 the Mexico National team:
Serie A players called up for 🇿🇦 the South Africa National team:
World Cup Group A Match 1
Mexico – South Africa
Thursday, 11 June 2026
Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
Venue: Estadio Azteca, Mexico City.
Kick-off Time: 1:00 PM local time (Mexico City); 3:00 PM ET; 9:00 PM Pretoria.
Fact: This match is a rematch of the opening game from the 2010 World Cup, where South Africa faced Mexico, resulting in a 1-1 draw.
The Azteca Stadium is set for Mexico vs South Africa
