South Africa and Mexico have met 3 times, and the rivalry is remarkably even: 1 wins each way is no exaggeration, with 1 of those games drawn. Neither side can claim a clear historical edge.
Across those meetings the two have combined for 11 goals — an average of 3.7 per game, marking this out as a high-scoring, open fixture. South Africa have scored 6, Mexico 5.
Their most recent meeting (June 11, 2010) finished South Africa 1–1 Mexico in the World Cup.
They have met 3 times: 1 South Africa wins, 1 draws and 1 Mexico wins.
South Africa 1–1 Mexico, in the World Cup.