SPAIN23.9%·ARGENTINA20.7%·FRANCE16.8%·BRAZIL9.1%·ENGLAND7.5%·NETHERLANDS4.3%·PORTUGAL3.8%·GERMANY3.2%·SPAIN23.9%·ARGENTINA20.7%·FRANCE16.8%·BRAZIL9.1%·ENGLAND7.5%·NETHERLANDS4.3%·PORTUGAL3.8%·GERMANY3.2%·
CUP26AI
Matchday 1 · Group A
Mexico
Mexico
vs
South Africa
South Africa
AI match prediction
79%
16%
5%
Mexico windrawSouth Africa win
Kickoff in your timezone
Thu, Jun 11, 07:00 PM UTC
UTC
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Venue
Estadio Azteca

Match preview

Our statistical model leans towards Mexico in this one — around 79% to win, with a 16% chance of a draw. The two meet at Estadio Azteca. Play the whole tournament forward in the simulator to see how far each side goes.

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How to watch

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Squads

Mexico
  • C. Acevedo
    C. Acevedo
    Goalkeeper
  • L. Malagón
    L. Malagón
    Goalkeeper
  • G. Ochoa
    G. Ochoa
    Goalkeeper
  • J. Rangel
    J. Rangel
    Goalkeeper
  • E.  Águila
    E. Águila
    Defender
  • K. Álvarez
    K. Álvarez
    Defender
Key players
South Africa
  • S. Chaine
    S. Chaine
    Goalkeeper
  • R. Goss
    R. Goss
    Goalkeeper
  • R. Leaner
    R. Leaner
    Goalkeeper
  • R. Williams
    R. Williams
    Goalkeeper
  • S. Kabini
    S. Kabini
    Defender
  • M. Mbokazi
    M. Mbokazi
    Defender
Key players
Estadio Azteca
Venue
Estadio Azteca

Mexico City