Hundreds of Fans Storm Festival Ahead of Mexico vs. Ecuador Match

Hundreds of fans stormed a fan festival in the northern Mexican city of Monterrey ahead of the World Cup knockout match between Mexico and Ecuador. Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 to advance to the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. Reports indicate that police deployed pepper spray. Telediario TV reported that several people were injured in the clashes. After Fundidora Park reached its maximum capacity of approximately 100,000 people, access points were closed, according to El Norte newspaper, which added: "This prompted fans to attempt to force open gates, climb fences, or tear them down."

In Mexico City, hundreds of thousands gathered in Zocalo Square and along the grand Paseo de la Reforma boulevard to watch the match. Fans there also tried to storm the fan festival in the city's historic center. Elsewhere, in the city of Guadalajara, several supporters were detained following disturbances at a fan festival, as reported by Milenio TV.