Mexico vs South Africa head-to-head record

Mexico wins: 3
Draws: 1
South Africa wins: 1

5 meetings, 1993 to 2026Goals: Mexico 12, South Africa 5

Mexico and South Africa have met 5 times since 1993. Mexico have won 3, South Africa 1, and 1 match ended level. They last met on 11 June 2026, when Mexico won 2–0 at the World Cup.

The 5 meetings have produced 17 goals, 3.40 per game. The biggest win is Mexico’s 4–0 in a friendly in 1993. They went 16 years without meeting, between 2010 and 2026.

Who has won more, Mexico or South Africa?

All matches5 matches

3 Mexico1 drawSouth Africa 1

Competitive4 matches

2 Mexico1 drawSouth Africa 1

Friendlies1 match

1 Mexico0 drawsSouth Africa 0

Key numbers

Goals: Mexico 12, South Africa 53.40 per game
First meeting: Mexico 4–0 South AfricaFriendly, 6 Oct 1993
Most recent: Mexico 2–0 South AfricaWorld Cup, 11 Jun 2026
Mexico’s biggest win: Mexico 4–0 South AfricaFriendly, 6 Oct 1993
South Africa’s biggest win: South Africa 2–1 MexicoGold Cup, 8 Jul 2005
Most goals in a meeting: Mexico 4–2 South AfricaUSA Cup, 7 Jun 2000
Biggest upset: South Africa 2–1 MexicoGold Cup, 8 Jul 2005Winner’s rating-based win expectancy: 14%
TFN Elo rating now: Mexico 1950 (16th), South Africa 1717 (59th)How the rating works

Last five meetings

11 Jun 2026
Mexico2South Africa0
World Cup
Mexico City, Mexico
11 Jun 2010
South Africa1Mexico1
World Cup
Johannesburg, South Africa
8 Jul 2005
South Africa2Mexico1
Gold Cup
Carson, United States (neutral)
7 Jun 2000
Mexico4South Africa2
USA Cup
Dallas, United States (neutral)
6 Oct 1993
Mexico4South Africa0
Friendly
Los Angeles, United States (neutral)

Every meeting on one timeline

Mexico wins

Draws

South Africa wins

Larger dots mark bigger winning margins. Hover a dot for the result.

Home, away and neutral

In Mexico's home games

1 match

100

MexicoDrawsSouth Africa

In South Africa's home games

1 match

010

MexicoDrawsSouth Africa

At neutral venues

3 matches

201

MexicoDrawsSouth Africa

Record by competition

Record by competition
Competition	Played	Mexico	Draws	South Africa	Goals
World Cup	2	1	1	0	3–1
Friendly	1	1	0	0	4–0
Gold Cup	1	0	0	1	1–2
USA Cup	1	1	0	0	4–2

Meetings by decade

Mexico wins Draws South Africa wins

Meetings by decade
Decade	Played	Mexico	Draws	South Africa	Goals
1990s	1	1	0	0	4
2000s	2	1	0	1	9
2010s	1	0	1	0	2
2020s	1	1	0	0	2

Longest runs

Longest runs
Longest run of	Mexico	South Africa
Wins in a row	21993 to 2000	12005
Unbeaten meetings	22010 to 2026	22005 to 2010

Questions answered

How many times have Mexico and South Africa played each other?

5 times, starting on 6 October 1993. 4 of those meetings were competitive and 1 were friendlies.

Who has won more matches between Mexico and South Africa?

Mexico, with 3 wins to 1. 1 match ended level.

What is the biggest win in Mexico vs South Africa?

Mexico’s 4–0 win in a friendly on 6 October 1993 in Los Angeles.

When did Mexico and South Africa last play?

On 11 June 2026 in Mexico City, when Mexico won 2–0 at the World Cup.

What is the competitive record between Mexico and South Africa?

In 4 competitive matches, Mexico have 2 wins, South Africa have 1, and 1 ended level.

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Every Mexico vs South Africa result

All 5 Competitive 4 Friendlies 1

Every Mexico vs South Africa result
Date	Home	Score	Away	Competition	Venue
11 Jun 2026	Mexico	2–0	South Africa	World Cup	Mexico City, Mexico
11 Jun 2010	South Africa	1–1	Mexico	World Cup	Johannesburg, South Africa
8 Jul 2005	South Africa	2–1	Mexico	Gold Cup	Carson, United States (neutral)
7 Jun 2000	Mexico	4–2	South Africa	USA Cup	Dallas, United States (neutral)
6 Oct 1993	Mexico	4–0	South Africa	Friendly	Los Angeles, United States (neutral)