Group A · Match 1

Mexico vs South Africa.

Mexico and South Africa meet in Mexico City on Thu, Jun 11. Use this page to confirm the stadium, compare each team's group path, and decide whether this match belongs in your trip plan.

Date

Thu, Jun 11

Time

3:00 PM

City

Mexico City

Stadium

Estadio Azteca

Team page

Mexico

94% modelled chance to reach the knockout stage

Group A opponents: South Africa, South Korea, and Czechia.

Team page

South Africa

62.4% modelled chance to reach the knockout stage

Group A opponents: Mexico, Czechia, and South Korea.

City context

Mexico City has 5 World Cup 2026 games.

Start from the city if you are planning travel. The city page shows group matches, assigned knockout slots, stadium details, and teams already scheduled there.

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FAQ

Mexico vs South Africa FAQ

When is Mexico vs South Africa at World Cup 2026?

Mexico vs South Africa is scheduled for Thu, Jun 11 at 3:00 PM.

Where is Mexico vs South Africa played?

The match is scheduled for Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, Mexico.

What group is Mexico vs South Africa?

Mexico vs South Africa is a Group A match.

Can I see the full Mexico City World Cup 2026 schedule?

Yes. The Mexico City page lists the other group-stage matches and later knockout slots assigned to the city.