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Group A

Mexico v South Africa

Estadio Banorte · Mexico City

Full time
2 – 0
HT 1–0
4-1-4-1formations5-3-2
🧑‍⚖️ Wilton Pereira Sampaio🌦️ 25°C · moderate rain

Match Report

AI-generated

Mexico won 2-0 at Estadio Banorte. Scorers: Julián Quiñones 9', Raúl Jiménez 67'. MEX held 61% possession with a field tilt of 51%.

Styles

Tactical identities

MEX High pressvsRSA Balanced

Mexico's high press against South Africa's balanced — a contrast in approach. Shapes: 4-3-3 v 4-2-3-1.

Match Stats

MEX vs RSA

61%Possession39%
16Shots3
4On target2
0xG0
2Big chances0
3Corners1
51%Field tilt49%
90%Pass acc.81%
10.4PPDA16.3
12Fouls11

Timeline

Key events

  • 9′⚽Julián Quiñones
  • 17′🟨Teboho Mokoena
  • 23′🟨Brian Gutiérrez
  • 49′🟥Sphephelo Sithole
  • 56′🔁Lyle Foster
  • 61′🔁Jayden Adams
  • 66′🔁Brian Gutiérrez
  • 66′🔁Álvaro Fidalgo
  • 67′⚽Raúl Jiménez
  • 74′🟨Nkosinathi Sibisi
  • 76′🔁Érik Lira
  • 76′🔁Raúl Jiménez
  • 76′🔁Iqraam Rayners
  • 77′🔁Aubrey Modiba
  • 79′🔁Julián Quiñones
  • 82′📺Themba Zwane — Card upgrade
  • 84′🟥Themba Zwane
  • 90′🟥César Montes