Mexico 2-0 South Africa — FIFA World Cup 2026 Result, Goals & Stats
Mexico vs South Africa
2 – 0
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Match Preview & Analysis
The ELO model identified a clear quality gap: Mexico entered at 72.4% versus 9.6% for South Africa, with a 63-point probability gap. The draw was rated just 18.0%. The result — Mexico 2–0 South Africa — went with the forecast as Mexico confirmed their status.
Pre-Match Win Probability
Goals
- J. Quiñones 9' — Mexico
- R. Jiménez 67' — Mexico
Match Statistics
| Mexico | South Africa | |
| 60% | Possession | 40% |
| 16 | Shots | 3 |
| 4 | Shots on Target | 2 |
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