General
BREAKING
Mexico Lead South Africa at Half-Time in FIFA World Cup 2026
First-Half Summary The hosts started brightly in front of a packed stadium and were rewarded with an early goal from Julián Quiñones. Mexico controlled large periods of possession and looked dangerous going forward, while Bafana Bafana struggled to create clear-cut chances in the opening stages
11 Jun 2026 22:06
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South Africa gradually settled into the match and began to compete better in midfield through Teboho Mokoena and Jayden Adams, but Hugo Broos' side went into the break trailing by a single goal.
Half-Time Match Stats (Estimated)
Stat Mexico South Africa
Score 1 0
Possession 57% 43%
Shots 7 3
Shots on Target 3 1
Corners 4 1
Fouls 6 7
Bafana Bafana Starting XI 🇿🇦
Ronwen Williams
Mbekezeli Mbokazi
Ime Okon
Nkosinathi Sibisi
Aubrey Modiba
Khuliso Mudau
Jayden Adams
Yaya Sithole
Teboho Mokoena
Lyle Foster
Iqraam Rayners
Second-Half Outlook
Bafana Bafana remain very much in the game. A single goal would bring South Africa level, and Coach Hugo Broos still has several attacking options available from the bench. Mexico will be looking for a second goal to kill off the contest, while South Africa must improve their final-third decision-making