Group Stage - 1
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Mexico

2–0
Full Time
South Africa crest

South Africa

Estadio Azteca · Mexico City· Ref: Wilton Pereira Sampaio, Brazil

Win ProbabilityPre-match model

65%
Mexico
8%
Draw
27%
South Africa
Model confidence:medium

Model Inputs

  • Mexico: 6pts, 2 played
  • South Africa: 1pts, 2 played
  • Mexico form: WW
  • South Africa form: DL
  • H2H: 2 historical matches
  • Mexico host nation advantage

Match Statistics

MexicoSouth Africa
1.46Expected Goals (xG)0.07
61%Possession39%
16 (4)Shots (on target)3 (2)
520 (90%)Passes (accuracy)334 (81%)
3Corners1
12Fouls11
1Yellow Cards2
1Red Cards2
2Saves2
0Tackles0

Analysis & Intelligence

Data CrunchJun 11

Mexico 2–0 South Africa: Altitude Advantage Meets Expected Dominance

Mexico's 2–0 victory over South Africa was statistically inevitable. The xG gap (1.44–0.07) confirms deserved winners in World Cup 2026 Group Stage clash.

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Pre-MatchJun 9

Mexico vs South Africa: Altitude Advantage in Group Stage Opener

Mexico hosts South Africa in World Cup 2026 group play at high-altitude Azteca Stadium. Our model favors South Africa slightly despite home advantage. Analysis of tactical setup and venue impact.

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