Mexico vs South Africa: head to head
5 matches · 1993–2026
3Mexico wins
1Draws
1South Africa wins
12–5Goals
Rivalry summary
311
Mexico 3Draws 1South Africa 1
Mexico and South Africa have met 5 times since 1993. Mexico lead the head-to-head with 3 wins to South Africa's 1, and 1 match ended level.
Goals: Mexico 12, South Africa 5 (3.40 per match).
The most recent meeting was on 11 June 2026: Mexico 2–0 South Africa (FIFA World Cup).
The biggest margin in this fixture was Mexico 4–0 South Africa on 6 October 1993.
4 of the meetings were competitive matches; the rest were friendlies.
Rivalry facts
- Most common result
- Mexico 4–0 South Africa (1 times)
- Mexico at home
- 1W 0D 0L in 1 games
- South Africa at home
- 0W 1D 0L in 1 games
- Longest Mexico unbeaten run
- 2 matches
- Longest South Africa unbeaten run
- 2 matches
- Competitive matches only
- Mexico 2, South Africa 1, draws 1
- Goals per game
- 3.40
All 5 results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2026 | Mexico | 2–0 | South Africa | FIFA World Cup | Mexico City |
| 11 Jun 2010 | South Africa | 1–1 | Mexico | FIFA World Cup | Johannesburg |
| 8 Jul 2005 | South Africa | 2–1 | Mexico | Gold Cup | Carson |
| 7 Jun 2000 | Mexico | 4–2 | South Africa | USA Cup | Dallas |
| 6 Oct 1993 | Mexico | 4–0 | South Africa | International Friendly | Los Angeles |
By competition
| Competition | P | Mexico | Draw | South Africa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIFA World Cup | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Gold Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| USA Cup | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| International Friendly | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Columns: Mexico wins, draws, South Africa wins.
By decade
| Decade | Mexico | Draw | South Africa |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010s | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020s | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Who has won more matches between Mexico and South Africa?
Mexico have won more meetings: 3 wins to South Africa's 1, with 1 draws.
How many times have Mexico and South Africa played each other?
They have played 5 times between 1993 and 2026.
When did Mexico last play South Africa?
On 11 June 2026: Mexico 2–0 South Africa (FIFA World Cup).