Start World Cup 2026 off with a huge £100+ in free bets if Mexico beat South Africa in the opening match of the tournament! See steps to claim below.
World Cup 2026 gets underway with one of the host nations Mexico taking on South Africa in a repeat of the opening fixture at the 2010 tournament.
Back then, the global showpiece opened in a 1-1 draw, as Siphiwe Tshabalala put South Africa ahead with a spectacular goal before Rafael Márquez scored a 79th-minute equaliser.
This time around, however, Mexico can kick start their campaign with all three points and football punters can get involved in the action with £100+ in World Cup free bets if they get the job done!
El Tri may already have the backing of the whole country, but this support may grow with the betting offers available below! With this in mind let's show you how to claim £100+ in rewards if Mexico win.
Sky Bet World Cup Offer: Get 60/1 on Mexico to Win or Draw vs South Africa
Win big with Sky Bet's 60/1 offer for Mexico to win or draw against South Africa in the opening match at the 2026 World Cup! Get your rewards within minutes by following the steps below:
- Click the offer widget below to claim this promotion and create your new Sky Bet account
- Deposit a minimum of £5 by Pay by Bank, Debit Cards or Apple Pay
- Place a max £1 bet on “Double Chance - Mexico And Draw” in the match Mexico vs South Africa, on Thursday, 11th June
- Where the bet wins, the winnings from enhanced odds will be credited as 6 x £10 bet tokens. If the bet loses (Mexico lose the match) customers will receive £10 in free bet credits as 1 x £10 bet token
Betfair World Cup Offer: Get 50/1 on a Goal to be Scored in Mexico vs South Africa + £5 Free Bet for England
All you need is just 1+ goals scored in the World Cup 2026 opener between Mexico and South Africa to receive an enhanced 50/1 payout plus a free £5 bet to use on England! Check your eligibility for Betfair's offer through the guide below:
- Click the offer widget below to open your new Betfair account and opt into the promotion using promo code ZFBEDP
- Deposit a minimum of £5 by Pay by Bank, Cards or Apple Pay
- Place a max £1 bet on “Over 0.5 Goals” in the Over/Under Goals market for Mexico vs South Africa on Thursday, 11 June
- If your bet is successful, you will be paid in cash based on the normal price on site and will have the extra amount, bringing the bet up to the cumulative 50/1 payout, credited in Free Bet Builders + £5 Free England Multi to be used on England World Cup fixtures only
Mexico vs South Africa Odds
Mexico vs South Africa Betting Data
Here's some interesting match facts and betting data which may help you make some more informed decisions ahead of Mexico vs South Africa at World Cup 2026:
What time does Mexico vs South Africa start in the UK?
Mexico vs South Africa will take place on Thursday, 11 June and be shown live on ITV with kick-off scheduled for 8pm in the UK.
