Mexico National Football Team and South Africa meet in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A on June 11th at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Kickoff is set for 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT. As one of the tournament’s co-hosts, Mexico opens the World Cup in front of a home crowd, renewing a matchup that also kicked off the 2010 tournament.

Where to Watch Mexico vs South Africa

You can stream Mexico vs South Africa on FOX One during the FIFA World Cup 2026. Get premium access to live matches, pregame coverage, highlights, and expert analysis throughout the tournament, with features like Multiview for select events, personalized viewing options, and more.

Mexico vs South Africa World Cup History

Mexico and South Africa have met once before in the FIFA World Cup, playing to a 1–1 draw in the opening match of the 2010 tournament. That result adds historical context heading into this Group A opener.