Mexico vs South Africa 2027

Full-time

Mexico

Julián Quiñones9'

Raúl Jiménez67'

2:0

South Africa

Estadio Banorte · Mexico City

Julián Quiñones

assist: Érik Lira

17'

Teboho Mokoena

Brian Gutiérrez

23'

Half-time

49'

Sphephelo Sithole

56'

Thalente Mbatha

↓ Lyle Foster

61'

Themba Zwane

↓ Jayden Adams

Luis Chávez

↓ Brian Gutiérrez

66'

Gilberto Mora

↓ Álvaro Fidalgo

66'

Raúl Jiménez

assist: Roberto Alvarado

67'

74'

Nkosinathi Sibisi

Edson Álvarez

↓ Érik Lira

76'

Armando González

↓ Raúl Jiménez

76'

Evidence Makgopa

↓ Iqraam Rayners

77'

Oswin Appollis

↓ Aubrey Modiba

Alexis Vega

↓ Julián Quiñones

79'

84'

Themba Zwane

César Montes

90+2'

Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

First Half begins.

Foul by Aubrey Modiba (South Africa).

Roberto Alvarado (Mexico) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Attempt blocked. Brian Gutiérrez (Mexico) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

Attempt saved. Raúl Jiménez (Mexico) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Ronwen Williams (South Africa). Assisted by Israel Reyes with a cross.

Corner, Mexico. Conceded by Ronwen Williams.

Goal! Mexico 1, South Africa 0. Julián Quiñones (Mexico) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Érik Lira.

10'

Handball by Raúl Jiménez (Mexico).

11'

Julián Quiñones (Mexico) wins a free kick on the left wing.

11'

Foul by Khuliso Mudau (South Africa).

12'

Corner, Mexico. Conceded by Khuliso Mudau.

13'

Attempt missed. Raúl Jiménez (Mexico) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Roberto Alvarado with a cross following a corner.

Álvaro Fidalgo (Mexico) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

15'

Foul by Yaya Sithole (South Africa).

16'

Foul by Brian Gutiérrez (Mexico).

Mbekezeli Mbokazi (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

17'

Foul by Teboho Mokoena (South Africa).

Álvaro Fidalgo (Mexico) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

17'

Teboho Mokoena (South Africa) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

19'

Attempt missed. Julián Quiñones (Mexico) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Israel Reyes.

20'

Foul by César Montes (Mexico).

Lyle Foster (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

21'

Foul by Khuliso Mudau (South Africa).

César Montes (Mexico) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

23'

Foul by Brian Gutiérrez (Mexico).

23'

Teboho Mokoena (South Africa) wins a free kick on the right wing.

23'

Brian Gutiérrez (Mexico) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

25'

Delay in match for a drinks break.

27'

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

30'

Attempt blocked. Brian Gutiérrez (Mexico) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Julián Quiñones.

32'

Offside, South Africa. Aubrey Modiba is caught offside.

37'

Attempt missed. Lyle Foster (South Africa) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Mbekezeli Mbokazi with a cross.

Érik Lira (Mexico) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

39'

Foul by Yaya Sithole (South Africa).

42'

Attempt blocked. Julián Quiñones (Mexico) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Álvaro Fidalgo.

42'

Julián Quiñones (Mexico) hits the right post with a right footed shot from the centre of the box. Assisted by Brian Gutiérrez.

43'

Foul by Roberto Alvarado (Mexico).

Mbekezeli Mbokazi (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

44'

Corner, South Africa. Conceded by Jesús Gallardo.

45'

Attempt saved. Mbekezeli Mbokazi (South Africa) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner by Raúl Rangel (Mexico).

45'

Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.

45'+2'

Attempt blocked. Jesús Gallardo (Mexico) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Raúl Jiménez.

45'+4'

Attempt missed. Brian Gutiérrez (Mexico) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Julián Quiñones.

First Half ends, Mexico 1, South Africa 0.

Second Half begins Mexico 1, South Africa 0.

46'

Attempt missed. Brian Gutiérrez (Mexico) right footed shot from outside the box is too high.

48'

Attempt saved. Julián Quiñones (Mexico) right footed shot from more than 35 yards is saved in the top centre of the goal by Ronwen Williams (South Africa). Assisted by Raúl Jiménez.

49'

Foul by Yaya Sithole (South Africa).

Brian Gutiérrez (Mexico) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

49'

Yaya Sithole (South Africa) is shown the red card.

52'

Attempt blocked. Raúl Jiménez (Mexico) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

52'

Attempt missed. Jesús Gallardo (Mexico) left footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Brian Gutiérrez following a set piece situation.

53'

Corner, Mexico. Conceded by Khuliso Mudau.

55'

Attempt saved. Aubrey Modiba (South Africa) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner by Raúl Rangel (Mexico). Assisted by Teboho Mokoena.

56'

Substitution, South Africa. Thalente Mbatha replaces Lyle Foster.

Érik Lira (Mexico) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

57'

Foul by Aubrey Modiba (South Africa).

58'

Attempt missed. Israel Reyes (Mexico) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Brian Gutiérrez with a cross following a set piece situation.

Aubrey Modiba (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

61'

Foul by Roberto Alvarado (Mexico).

61'

Substitution, South Africa. Themba Zwane replaces Jayden Adams.

Khuliso Mudau (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

63'

Dangerous play by Julián Quiñones (Mexico).

66'

Substitution, Mexico. Luis Chávez replaces Brian Gutiérrez.

66'

Substitution, Mexico. Gilberto Mora replaces Álvaro Fidalgo.

67'

Goal! Mexico 2, South Africa 0. Raúl Jiménez (Mexico) header from very close range to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Roberto Alvarado with a cross.

68'

Delay in match for a drinks break.

70'

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

72'

Offside, Mexico. Raúl Jiménez is caught offside.

73'

Delay in match because of an injury Raúl Jiménez (Mexico).

73'

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

74'

Foul by Nkosinathi Sibisi (South Africa).

Julián Quiñones (Mexico) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

74'

Nkosinathi Sibisi (South Africa) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Aubrey Modiba (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

76'

Foul by Luis Chávez (Mexico).

76'

Substitution, Mexico. Edson Álvarez replaces Érik Lira.

76'

Substitution, Mexico. Armando González replaces Raúl Jiménez.

76'

Substitution, South Africa. Evidence Makgopa replaces Iqraam Rayners.

77'

Substitution, South Africa. Oswin Appollis replaces Aubrey Modiba.

79'

Substitution, Mexico. Alexis Vega replaces Julián Quiñones.

Teboho Mokoena (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

79'

Foul by Gilberto Mora (Mexico).

81'

Foul by Themba Zwane (South Africa).

Roberto Alvarado (Mexico) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

81'

Delay in match because of an injury Roberto Alvarado (Mexico).

81'

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

82'VAR

VAR Decision: Card upgraded Themba Zwane (South Africa).

84'

Themba Zwane (South Africa) is shown the red card for violent conduct.

89'

Armando González (Mexico).

Mbekezeli Mbokazi (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

90'

Foul by Mbekezeli Mbokazi (South Africa).

Edson Álvarez (Mexico) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

90'

Fourth official has announced 7 minutes of added time.

90'+2'

Foul by César Montes (Mexico).

Khuliso Mudau (South Africa) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

90'+2'

César Montes (Mexico) is shown the red card.

90'+7'

Foul by Jesús Gallardo (Mexico).

Khuliso Mudau (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Second Half ends, Mexico 2, South Africa 0.

Match ends, Mexico 2, South Africa 0.

Referee: Wilton Pereira SampaioAttendance: 80,824

Match Summary

Mexico defeated South Africa 2–0 at Estadio Banorte in Mexico City on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Goals were scored by Julián Quiñones (9'), Raúl Jiménez (67'). The match was attended by 80,824 spectators. Referee: Wilton Pereira Sampaio.

Bench

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