Crazy Start to the World Cup! Chaos Erupts at Host City, Fans Clash with Police

Access to the fan zone was hampered by metal barriers, installed in an attempt to prevent protests from a Teachers' Union faction. "Stop pushing and shoving. There are children here, don't act like animals," one of the security personnel appealed to fans via megaphone.

Some fans began throwing water bottles at police and insulting them. "It's insane, the organization should be much better," AFP quoted 25-year-old Javier Maciel, who arrived at the fan zone dressed in a poncho and a Mexican flag.