Mexico vs South Africa — Head-to-Head
World Cup 2026 · Group A · rankings, form & prediction
Result
Mexico2–0South AfricaEstadio Banorte, Mexico City — view live score, lineups & stats →
Match Prediction
Mexico
3 – 1
South Africa83%
Mexico
12%
Draw
5%
South Africa
Based on FIFA rankings, recent form, and head-to-head data
Mexico vs South Africa — FAQ
Do Mexico and South Africa play each other at the 2026 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 83% win probability and a projected 3–1 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.