Mexico vs South Africa
Mexico vs South Africa preview
Mexico vs South Africa is one of the most evenly matched fixtures in Group A. Mexico (Seed #1) face South Africa (#2) on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Estadio Azteca. With both sides ranked within 1 places of each other, the result is genuinely up for grabs.
Estadio Azteca (capacity 87,523) is the open-roof home of the Club América (Liga MX), Mexico National Team. It sits 2240m above sea level in Mexico City. June/July temperatures in Mexico City average a high of 24°C and a low of 12°C, with notable rainfall — relevant context for player workload and broadcast scheduling.
Form context — Mexico have appeared at 0 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: To be confirmed). South Africa have appeared at 0 World Cups (last five: To be confirmed). The match is officially scheduled by FIFA; kickoff times and venue assignments are confirmed.
Mexico vs South Africa — head-to-head profile
Pre-match snapshot of both squads. All values are populated at build time from the World Cup squads dataset and refreshed via the API on match day.
| Metric | Mexico | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Draw sloting | #1 | #2 |
| Confederation | CONCACAF | CAF |
| WC appearances | 0 | 0 |
| Best WC finish | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Last 5 WCs | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Captain | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Manager | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Players to watch |
Get live Mexico vs South Africa data
// Fetch live data for Mexico vs South Africa
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&date=2026-06-11',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();
// data: [{ id, kickoff_utc, status, score, lineups, events, xg, ... }]Other matches on Jun 11
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Mexico vs South Africa at the 2026 World Cup?
Mexico vs South Africa is scheduled for Thursday, June 11, 2026, kicking off at Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:00:00 UTC at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City.
What stage is Mexico vs South Africa?
Mexico vs South Africa is a Group Stage fixture in Group A at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What stadium hosts Mexico vs South Africa?
Estadio Azteca (capacity 87,523, opened 1966, open roof, natural grass) in Mexico City hosts Mexico vs South Africa.
Who is favoured to win Mexico vs South Africa?
Mexico go in as the lower draw-slot side at Seed #1, with South Africa seeded #2. Mexico's best World Cup finish is To be confirmed; South Africa's is To be confirmed. Live odds for Mexico vs South Africa are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.
Where can I watch Mexico vs South Africa?
Check your local FIFA broadcast partner for live coverage. Live scores, lineups, in-match events, xG, and odds are also available in real time via TheStatsAPI matches endpoint.
What is the kickoff time for Mexico vs South Africa in my timezone?
Mexico vs South Africa kicks off at Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:00:00 UTC. Convert it to your local timezone using the kickoff converter on this page — it works without an account.
How can I get live Mexico vs South Africa stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by date (2026-06-11) or by match ID to get live scores, lineups, in-match events (goals, cards, substitutions), xG, and per-player stats. Updates land within seconds of the source feed.
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