Group stage · Group A · Match 1
Mexico vs South Africa
FIFA World Cup 2026 fixture at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
Venue and time
- Stadium
- Estadio Azteca
- City
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Capacity
- 87,500
- Kickoff
Match prediction
Based on FIFA ranking, recent form, and squad market value.
Mexico
52%
to win
Draw
8%
in 90 minutes
South Africa
40%
to win
Probabilities are derived from a baseline statistical model. Real-match outcomes are influenced by injuries, weather, set-piece variance, and squad rotation.
Team comparison
#17FIFA Ranking#56
75/100Strength rating60/100
Fan confidence
How will this match end?
Kickoff time in every country
The same match, shown in your local time. Tap any country for the full schedule and viewing guide.
USA
ET
2:00 PM
Thu, Jun 11
Canada
ET
2:00 PM
Thu, Jun 11
Brazil
BRT
3:00 PM
Thu, Jun 11
UK
BST
7:00 PM
Thu, Jun 11
Germany
CEST
8:00 PM
Thu, Jun 11
India
IST
11:30 PM
Thu, Jun 11
Japan
JST
3:00 AM
Fri, Jun 12
Australia
AEST
4:00 AM
Fri, Jun 12
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Group A context
Both teams are in Group A. The top two advance to the Round of 32, plus the eight best third-placed teams.
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