Mexico vs. South Africa (2026) General, Phases of Play & Shapes
Mexico vs. South Africa (2026) Player Generals
| Team | # | Position | Name | Minutes Played | Yellow Card | Red Card | Goal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 1 | GK | Raul Rangel | 101 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mexico | 3 | DF | Cesar Montes | 92 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mexico | 5 | DF | Johan Vasquez | 101 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mexico | 6 | MF | Erik Lira | 80 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mexico | 8 | MF | Alvaro Fidalgo | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mexico | 9 | FW | Raul Jimenez | 80 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mexico | 15 | DF | Israel Reyes | 101 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mexico | 16 | FW | Julian Quinones | 83 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mexico | 23 | DF | Jesus Gallardo | 101 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mexico | 25 | FW | Roberto Alvarado | 101 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mexico | 26 | MF | Brian Gutierrez | 80 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mexico | 4 | DF | Edson Alvarez | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mexico | 10 | FW | Alexis Vega | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mexico | 14 | FW | Armando Gonzalez | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mexico | 19 | MF | Gilberto Mora | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mexico | 24 | MF | Luis Chavez | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| South Africa | 1 | GK | Ronwen Williams | 101 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| South Africa | 4 | MF | Teboho Mokoena | 101 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| South Africa | 6 | DF | Aubrey Modiba | 81 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| South Africa | 9 | FW | Lyle Foster | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| South Africa | 13 | MF | Sphephelo Sithole | 49 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| South Africa | 14 | DF | Mbekezeli Mbokazi | 101 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| South Africa | 15 | FW | Iqraam Rayners | 80 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| South Africa | 19 | DF | Nkosinathi Sibisi | 101 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| South Africa | 20 | DF | Khuliso Mudau | 101 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| South Africa | 21 | DF | Ime Okon | 101 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| South Africa | 23 | MF | Jayden Adams | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| South Africa | 5 | MF | Thalente Mbatha | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| South Africa | 7 | FW | Oswin Appollis | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| South Africa | 11 | MF | Themba Zwane | 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| South Africa | 17 | FW | Evidence Makgopa | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team | # | Position | Name | Minutes Played | Yellow Card | Red Card | Goal |
Mexico vs. South Africa (2026) Team Generals
| Team | Possession | Goals | Attempts at Goal | Attempts On Target | Percentage of Attempts On Target | Total Passes | Completed Passes | Pass Completion % | Completed Line Breaks | Defensive Line Breaks | Receptions in the Final Third | Crosses | Ball Progressions | Defensive Pressures Applied | Direct Pressures | Percentage of Defensive Pressures are Direct Pressures | Forced Turnovers | Second Balls | Total Distance Covered | High Speed Distance Covered | Percentage of Distance Covered at High Speed | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 57.1 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 0.25 | 547 | 495 | 0.9 | 105 | 10 | 117 | 13 | 23 | 170 | 26 | 0.15 | 31 | 56 | 107.3 | 5.3 | 0.05 | 101 |
| South Africa | 36.1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0.67 | 351 | 290 | 0.83 | 57 | 3 | 36 | 8 | 8 | 306 | 45 | 0.15 | 32 | 45 | 97.1 | 5.1 | 0.05 | 101 |
| Team | Possession | Goals | Attempts at Goal | Attempts On Target | Percentage of Attempts On Target | Total Passes | Completed Passes | Pass Completion % | Completed Line Breaks | Defensive Line Breaks | Receptions in the Final Third | Crosses | Ball Progressions | Defensive Pressures Applied | Direct Pressures | Percentage of Defensive Pressures are Direct Pressures | Forced Turnovers | Second Balls | Total Distance Covered | High Speed Distance Covered | Percentage of Distance Covered at High Speed | Minutes |
Mexico vs. South Africa (2026) Phases of Play Percentages
| Team | In/Pos-Build Up Unopposed | In/Pos-Build Up Opposed | In/Pos-Progression | In/Pos-Final Third | In/Pos-Long Ball | In/Pos-Attacking Transition | In/Pos-Counter Attack | In/Pos-Set Piece | Out/Pos-High Press | Out/Pos-Mid Press | Out/Pos-Low Press | Out/Pos-High Block | Out/Pos-Mid Block | Out/Pos-Low Block | Out/Pos-Recovery | Out/Pos-Defensive Transition | Out/Pos-Counter-Press |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 47 | 13 | 16 | 11 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 25 | 11 | 5 | 12 | 8 |
| South Africa | 43 | 13 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 30 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 7 |
| Team | In/Pos-Build Up Unopposed | In/Pos-Build Up Opposed | In/Pos-Progression | In/Pos-Final Third | In/Pos-Long Ball | In/Pos-Attacking Transition | In/Pos-Counter Attack | In/Pos-Set Piece | Out/Pos-High Press | Out/Pos-Mid Press | Out/Pos-Low Press | Out/Pos-High Block | Out/Pos-Mid Block | Out/Pos-Low Block | Out/Pos-Recovery | Out/Pos-Defensive Transition | Out/Pos-Counter-Press |
Mexico vs. South Africa (2026) In Possession Line Height & Team Length
| Team | Bld Up-Distance From Own Endline (m) | Bld Up-Height (m) | Bld Up-Width (m) | Bld Up-Area (sq. m) | Prog-Distance From Own Endline (m) | Prog-Height (m) | Prog-Width (m) | Prog-Area (sq. m) | Fnl 3rd-Distance From Own Endline (m) | Fnl 3rd-Height (m) | Fnl 3rd-Width (m) | Fnl 3rd-Area (sq. m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 19 | 40 | 56 | 2240 | 39 | 33 | 57 | 1881 | 54 | 35 | 47 | 1645 |
| South Africa | 18 | 42 | 55 | 2310 | 39 | 36 | 53 | 1908 | 51 | 39 | 43 | 1677 |
| Team | Bld Up-Distance From Own Endline (m) | Bld Up-Height (m) | Bld Up-Width (m) | Bld Up-Area (sq. m) | Prog-Distance From Own Endline (m) | Prog-Height (m) | Prog-Width (m) | Prog-Area (sq. m) | Fnl 3rd-Distance From Own Endline (m) | Fnl 3rd-Height (m) | Fnl 3rd-Width (m) | Fnl 3rd-Area (sq. m) |
Mexico vs. South Africa (2026) Team Defensive Line Height & Team Length
| Team | Hgh Blk/Prs-Distance From Own Endline (m) | Hgh Blk/Prs-Height (m) | Hgh Blk/Prs-Width (m) | Hgh Blk/Prs-Area (sq. m) | Mid Blk-Distance From Own Endline (m) | Mid Blk-Height (m) | Mid Blk-Width (m) | Mid Blk-Area (sq. m) | Low Blk-Distance From Own Endline (m) | Low Blk-Height (m) | Low Blk-Width (m) | Low Blk-Area (sq. m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 46 | 38 | 43 | 1634 | 38 | 30 | 42 | 1260 | 19 | 26 | 35 | 910 |
| South Africa | 47 | 37 | 43 | 1591 | 39 | 25 | 41 | 1025 | 20 | 22 | 35 | 770 |
| Team | Hgh Blk/Prs-Distance From Own Endline (m) | Hgh Blk/Prs-Height (m) | Hgh Blk/Prs-Width (m) | Hgh Blk/Prs-Area (sq. m) | Mid Blk-Distance From Own Endline (m) | Mid Blk-Height (m) | Mid Blk-Width (m) | Mid Blk-Area (sq. m) | Low Blk-Distance From Own Endline (m) | Low Blk-Height (m) | Low Blk-Width (m) | Low Blk-Area (sq. m) |
Mexico vs. South Africa (2026) Player Physical Data
| Team | # | Name | Total Distance (m) | Zone 1: 0-7 km/h (m) | Zone 2: 7-15 km/h (m) | Zone 3: 15-20 km/h (m) | Zone 4: 20-25 km/h (m) | Zone 5: 25+ km/h (m) | High Speed Runs | Sprints | Top Speed (km/h) | Percentage of Total Distance was Zone 1 | Percentage of Total Distance was Zone 2 | Percentage of Total Distance was Zone 3 | Percentage of Total Distance was Zone 4 | Percentage of Total Distance was Zone 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 1 | Raul Rangel | 5476.4 | 4175.3 | 1076.4 | 200.9 | 23.7 | 0 | 18 | 3 | 23.2 | 0.76 | 0.2 | 0.04 | 0 | 0 |
| Mexico | 3 | Cesar Montes | 8545.9 | 3627.5 | 3690.9 | 840.5 | 300.9 | 86 | 72 | 25 | 30.1 | 0.42 | 0.43 | 0.1 | 0.04 | 0.01 |
| Mexico | 5 | Johan Vasquez | 10046.9 | 4107.2 | 4232.8 | 1151.6 | 455.2 | 100.2 | 102 | 33 | 27.9 | 0.41 | 0.42 | 0.11 | 0.05 | 0.01 |
| Mexico | 6 | Erik Lira | 8877 | 2999.1 | 4287.6 | 1145.6 | 363.4 | 81.3 | 103 | 27 | 31.4 | 0.34 | 0.48 | 0.13 | 0.04 | 0.01 |
| Mexico | 8 | Alvaro Fidalgo | 8582.8 | 2509.2 | 3740.9 | 1623.2 | 566.1 | 143.4 | 132 | 49 | 30.8 | 0.29 | 0.44 | 0.19 | 0.07 | 0.02 |
| Mexico | 9 | Raul Jimenez | 7503 | 3337.6 | 2730.4 | 928.1 | 390 | 116.9 | 67 | 33 | 33.3 | 0.44 | 0.36 | 0.12 | 0.05 | 0.02 |
| Mexico | 15 | Israel Reyes | 10267.2 | 4054.7 | 4245.7 | 1379.4 | 409.9 | 177.4 | 117 | 27 | 30 | 0.39 | 0.41 | 0.13 | 0.04 | 0.02 |
| Mexico | 16 | Julian Quinones | 8832.2 | 3156.1 | 3649.3 | 1324 | 534.8 | 167.9 | 115 | 42 | 32.9 | 0.36 | 0.41 | 0.15 | 0.06 | 0.02 |
| Mexico | 23 | Jesus Gallardo | 9692.5 | 4195.5 | 3932.4 | 1022.4 | 357.1 | 185.2 | 86 | 29 | 30.3 | 0.43 | 0.41 | 0.11 | 0.04 | 0.02 |
| Mexico | 25 | Roberto Alvarado | 10031.1 | 3763 | 4293.6 | 1293 | 499.8 | 181.7 | 116 | 43 | 32.2 | 0.38 | 0.43 | 0.13 | 0.05 | 0.02 |
| Mexico | 26 | Brian Gutierrez | 7486.6 | 2912.8 | 2832.4 | 1110 | 434.6 | 196.7 | 106 | 39 | 31.7 | 0.39 | 0.38 | 0.15 | 0.06 | 0.03 |
| Mexico | 4 | Edson Alvarez | 2007.7 | 744.8 | 707 | 307.4 | 143.9 | 104.6 | 28 | 15 | 31.5 | 0.37 | 0.35 | 0.15 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| Mexico | 10 | Alexis Vega | 1915.4 | 633.5 | 740.5 | 388.6 | 104 | 48.9 | 28 | 10 | 28 | 0.33 | 0.39 | 0.2 | 0.05 | 0.03 |
| Mexico | 14 | Armando Gonzalez | 2086 | 748.9 | 748 | 323.7 | 186.9 | 78.4 | 25 | 14 | 32 | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.16 | 0.09 | 0.04 |
| Mexico | 19 | Gilberto Mora | 3082.9 | 1161.6 | 1053.3 | 570 | 251.5 | 46.6 | 43 | 17 | 27.1 | 0.38 | 0.34 | 0.18 | 0.08 | 0.02 |
| Mexico | 24 | Luis Chavez | 2876.7 | 1042.9 | 1078.7 | 459.2 | 249.1 | 46.8 | 42 | 16 | 27.1 | 0.36 | 0.37 | 0.16 | 0.09 | 0.02 |
| South Africa | 1 | Ronwen Williams | 5010.4 | 3978.6 | 903.5 | 110.9 | 17.4 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 23.6 | 0.79 | 0.18 | 0.02 | 0 | 0 |
| South Africa | 4 | Teboho Mokoena | 9860.8 | 3407.1 | 4302.3 | 1444.8 | 576 | 130.7 | 136 | 44 | 31.4 | 0.35 | 0.44 | 0.15 | 0.06 | 0.01 |
| South Africa | 6 | Aubrey Modiba | 8037.8 | 3061.5 | 3308.1 | 1162.3 | 459.6 | 46.2 | 98 | 39 | 27.8 | 0.38 | 0.41 | 0.14 | 0.06 | 0.01 |
| South Africa | 9 | Lyle Foster | 5968.5 | 2748 | 2225.6 | 643.4 | 263.1 | 88.4 | 66 | 16 | 31.2 | 0.46 | 0.37 | 0.11 | 0.04 | 0.01 |
| South Africa | 13 | Sphephelo Sithole | 5830.2 | 2127.2 | 2391 | 916.7 | 299.2 | 96.2 | 90 | 25 | 31.2 | 0.36 | 0.41 | 0.16 | 0.05 | 0.02 |
| South Africa | 14 | Mbekezeli Mbokazi | 8871.7 | 3834.8 | 3463 | 957.8 | 445.5 | 170.6 | 91 | 43 | 31.5 | 0.43 | 0.39 | 0.11 | 0.05 | 0.02 |
| South Africa | 15 | Iqraam Rayners | 8151.6 | 3502.6 | 2814.2 | 1010.7 | 413.7 | 410.4 | 82 | 41 | 34.1 | 0.43 | 0.35 | 0.12 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| South Africa | 19 | Nkosinathi Sibisi | 9387.6 | 3780.7 | 3935.8 | 1141.2 | 389.6 | 140.3 | 101 | 38 | 29.9 | 0.4 | 0.42 | 0.12 | 0.04 | 0.01 |
| South Africa | 20 | Khuliso Mudau | 9336.7 | 3664 | 3701.2 | 1125.4 | 538.6 | 307.4 | 100 | 48 | 33.3 | 0.39 | 0.4 | 0.12 | 0.06 | 0.03 |
| South Africa | 21 | Ime Okon | 9557.8 | 3716.3 | 3707.3 | 1411.8 | 588.3 | 134.1 | 119 | 52 | 31.6 | 0.39 | 0.39 | 0.15 | 0.06 | 0.01 |
| South Africa | 23 | Jayden Adams | 6842.3 | 2717.9 | 2842.2 | 900.1 | 322.1 | 59.9 | 78 | 27 | 27.8 | 0.4 | 0.42 | 0.13 | 0.05 | 0.01 |
| South Africa | 5 | Thalente Mbatha | 3973.8 | 1384.2 | 1565.8 | 635.7 | 331.5 | 56.5 | 59 | 24 | 34.4 | 0.35 | 0.39 | 0.16 | 0.08 | 0.01 |
| South Africa | 7 | Oswin Appollis | 2145.3 | 667 | 898.8 | 358.2 | 183.1 | 38.3 | 37 | 16 | 29.9 | 0.31 | 0.42 | 0.17 | 0.09 | 0.02 |
| South Africa | 11 | Themba Zwane | 2021 | 629.5 | 864.2 | 389 | 108.7 | 29.6 | 35 | 10 | 27.4 | 0.31 | 0.43 | 0.19 | 0.05 | 0.01 |
| South Africa | 17 | Evidence Makgopa | 2064.9 | 837.4 | 793.2 | 224.2 | 144.8 | 65.2 | 17 | 11 | 32.4 | 0.41 | 0.38 | 0.11 | 0.07 | 0.03 |
| Team | # | Name | Total Distance (m) | Zone 1: 0-7 km/h (m) | Zone 2: 7-15 km/h (m) | Zone 3: 15-20 km/h (m) | Zone 4: 20-25 km/h (m) | Zone 5: 25+ km/h (m) | High Speed Runs | Sprints | Top Speed (km/h) | Percentage of Total Distance was Zone 1 | Percentage of Total Distance was Zone 2 | Percentage of Total Distance was Zone 3 | Percentage of Total Distance was Zone 4 | Percentage of Total Distance was Zone 5 |