What is the head-to-head record between Mexico and South Africa?

Mexico and South Africa have met 5 times. From Mexico's perspective the all-time record is 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss. Their most recent meeting was a 2026 win (2–0) at the FIFA World Cup.

What does the model predict for Mexico vs South Africa?

OnThePitch's model makes Mexico the favourite in this matchup. The exact win, draw and win probabilities, expected goals and scorelines are part of the Standard Pass on the match page.

When do Mexico and South Africa play at the 2026 World Cup?

They meet in the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Group A. Venue and kick-off details appear on the match page once confirmed.

Mexico vs South Africa

2026 FIFA World Cup·Group A·Head-to-head

Snapshot · 2026-07-14Model 1.0.0

Model forecast

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All-time head-to-head

Meetings: 5
Mexico W-D-L: 3-1-1
Last meeting: 2026 : Win (2–0)

All-time goals: 12–5
Mexico's biggest win: 4–0 (1993)

All-time record from Mexico's perspective. Counts every senior international meeting (friendlies and tournaments) in the martj42 dataset; penalty-shootout outcomes resolve knockout draws.

Every meeting

Date	Competition	Venue	Score	Result	xG
11 Jun 2026	FIFA World Cup	HMexico City	2–0	W	—
11 Jun 2010	FIFA World Cup	AJohannesburg	1–1	D	—
8 Jul 2005	Gold Cup	NCarson	1–2	L	—
7 Jun 2000	USA Cup	NDallas	4–2	W	—
6 Oct 1993	Friendly	NLos Angeles	4–0	W	—

Mexico vs South Africa, every senior international meeting in the martj42 results dataset (score from Mexico's perspective; H/A/N = home/away/neutral).

Recent form

MexicoWWWWW

2026-06-18 · South Korea1–0
2026-06-11 · South Africa2–0
2026-06-04 · Serbia5–1
2026-05-30 · Australia1–0
2026-05-22 · Ghana2–0

South AfricaDLWDL

2026-06-18 · Czech Republic1–1
2026-06-11 · Mexico0–2
2026-06-06 · Jamaica1–0
2026-05-29 · Nicaragua0–0
2026-03-31 · Panama1–2

Five most recent senior internationals (any opponent), newest first, from the martj42 dataset.

Team style comparison

MexicoSouth Africa

#12 of 14Goals scored / match#18 of 52

#7 of 16Big chances#1 of 34

#1 of 16Shots on target#2 of 52

#1 of 16Possession#6 of 51

#3 of 16Passing#2 of 51

#2 of 16Goals conceded / match#5 of 51

Each bar is the team’s rank within its own competition — Mexico: Copa America 2024; South Africa: World Cup Qualification CAF 2023/2025. A longer bar is a stronger standing; because the two competitions differ, only relative standing is comparable, not raw numbers. Style data via FotMob.

Frequently asked

What is the head-to-head record between Mexico and South Africa?: Mexico and South Africa have met 5 times. From Mexico's perspective the all-time record is 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss. Their most recent meeting was a 2026 win (2–0) at the FIFA World Cup.
What does the model predict for Mexico vs South Africa?: OnThePitch's model makes Mexico the favourite in this matchup. The exact win, draw and win probabilities, expected goals and scorelines are part of the Standard Pass on the match page.
When do Mexico and South Africa play at the 2026 World Cup?: They meet in the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Group A. Venue and kick-off details appear on the match page once confirmed.