Mexico Starting XI
- Goalkeeper: Guillermo Ochoa
- Defenders: Jorge Sánchez, César Montes, Jesús Angulo, Vladimir Loroña
- Midfielders: Luis Romo, Erick Sánchez
- Attackers: Uriel Antuna, Sebastián Córdova, Alexis Vega, Henry Martín
South Africa Starting XI
- Goalkeeper: Ronwen Williams
- Defenders: Khuliso Mudau, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Siyabonga Ngezana, Aubrey Modiba
- Midfielders: Teboho Mokoena, Sphephelo Sithole, Themba Zwane
- Forwards: Oswin Appollis, Relebohile Mofokeng, Lyle Foster
Mexico will rely on veteran goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa alongside defenders Jorge Sánchez, César Montes, Jesús Angulo and Vladimir Loroña. In attack, Henry Martín, Alexis Vega and Uriel Antuna are expected to lead the hosts as they look to secure a winning start in front of their home supporters.
South Africa, meanwhile, will be captained by Ronwen Williams and feature key players such as Teboho Mokoena, Themba Zwane and striker Lyle Foster. Bafana Bafana are aiming to repeat their strong performance from the 2010 World Cup opener, where they earned a draw against Mexico.
With a packed stadium and global audience watching, both teams will be eager to begin their World Cup campaign with a positive result in what promises to be a memorable opening-night clash.
