Mexico 2–0 South Africa

Mexico flag Mexico vs South Africa South Africa flag
Group A · Matchday 1 · 2026-06-11 · Mexico City
2–0final score
1–0we predicted ✓
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Mexico deliver as predicted

Mexico beat South Africa 2–0 in Group A. Scorers: Julián Quiñones (9'), Raúl Jiménez (67').

Our model backed Mexico at 67% and predicted 1–0 — the right call on the result.

Tournament so far — Mexico: 12 pts from 5 — about 3.3 above the 8.7 our model expected. South Africa: 4 pts from 4, right in line with the 4 expected.

Mexico flag Mexico ▲ over-performing 12 pts from 5 — about 3.3 above the 8.7 our model expected.
South Africa flag South Africa · as expected 4 pts from 4, right in line with the 4 expected.

Confidence factors

Mexico +90 Elo Expected goals 2.0 – 0.7 Form — vs — Mexico playing at home Balanced tempo (2.7 xG)
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