Mexico’s Lineup for World Cup 2026 Opener Against South Africa

Javier Aguirre, the head coach of the Mexican national team, has announced the starting lineup for their match against South Africa in the opening game of the 2026 World Cup. This match marks the commencement of the new edition of the tournament.

Aguirre has opted for a 4-3-3 formation, featuring a three-man attack consisting of Julián Quiñones, Raúl Jiménez, and Roberto Alvarado, aiming to establish offensive dominance from the outset.

The match is scheduled for this evening, Thursday, at 10 PM at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, as part of Group A in a tournament co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

Mexico’s Starting XI Against South Africa in World Cup 2026

The Mexican lineup for their opening match against South Africa is as follows:.

Goalkeeper: Raúl Rangel.

Defenders: Jesús Gallardo – John Vasquez – César Montes – Israel Reyes.

Midfielders: Erick Gutiérrez – Eric Lira – Álvaro Fidalgo.

Forwards: Julián Quiñones – Raúl Jiménez – Roberto Alvarado.

The Mexican team enters this match with high hopes of a strong start in front of their home fans, seeking to secure their first three points in the tournament.

Conversely, South Africa aims to make a strong impression in this World Cup opener and hopes to achieve a positive result against the host nation as they begin their journey in the tournament.