2026 World Cup - Mexico vs South Africa: probable line-ups for the opening match

11.06.26 FT World Cup

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The 2026 World Cup gets underway in just a few hours. Mexico and South Africa are set to face off in Mexico City for the opening fixture of Group A.

For this high-stakes clash, Mexican head coach Javier Aguirre approaches the tournament with a full squad at his disposal, although there remains some doubt surrounding Gimenez. On the other side, South African boss Hugo Broos can count on his entire roster being available.

The probable starting line-ups for both sides:

Mexico: Rangel - Sanchez, Montes, Vasquez, Gallardo - Alvarez (c) - Alvarado, Lira, Gutierrez, Quinones - Jimenez.

South Africa: Williams (c) - Mudau, Mbokazi, Okon, Modiba - Sithole, Mokoena - Appollis, Zwane, Mofokeng - Foster.

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