Mexico vs South Africa — Head-to-Head
World Cup 2027 · Group A · rankings, form & prediction
Result
Mexico2–0South AfricaEstadio Banorte, Mexico City — view live score, lineups & stats →
Match Prediction
Mexico
1 – 0
South Africa69%
Mexico
19%
Draw
12%
South Africa
Poisson scoreline model — FIFA ranking, recent form & head-to-head where available
Mexico vs South Africa — FAQ
Do Mexico and South Africa play each other at the 2027 World Cup?
Yes. In Group A, Mexico 2–0 South Africa.
Who is favourite, Mexico or South Africa?
Our model makes Mexico favourites, with a 69% win probability and a projected 1–0 scoreline for Mexico vs South Africa.
What are Mexico and South Africa ranked by FIFA?
Mexico are #14 and South Africa are #55 in the FIFA World Ranking — a gap of 41 places.