Mexico secured a commanding 2–0 victory over South Africa in Group A of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, dominating a lopsided encounter through superior attacking intent. Playing in a 4-1-4-1 formation, Mexico peppered South Africa's defence with 16 shots, of which four found the target, while generating 1.46 expected goals. South Africa's 5-3-2 setup offered minimal threat, managing just three shots with two on target and a meagre 0.07 xG—a stark measure of their defensive approach. Mexico's goalkeeper faced just two attempts on goal and saved 50 per cent of what came his way, though he conceded 1.28 post-shot expected goals, suggesting some fortune in keeping a clean sheet. The absence of top-scorer data obscures the identity of Mexico's goalscorers, yet the efficiency gap between the sides was unmistakable: Mexico's 4 shots on target versus South Africa's 2 encapsulates a mismatch in attacking ambition. This victory positions Mexico favourably atop Group A with maximum points.