"Mexico's strong recent unbeaten form and superior attacking quality, led by Giménez and Jiménez, should prove too much for South Africa in a comfortable victory."

"Mexico's superior recent form (WWWDD with confident wins) and World Cup pedigree dominate South Africa's limited group-stage experience, with clinical finishing from attacking depth deciding a controlled display."

"Mexico’s recent run is stronger and they look likelier to control a low-scoring match at home, while South Africa’s best path is a compact draw or narrow game; a single Mexico goal feels most realistic."