Mexico fans disrupt Ecuador's preparations before World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 9:37 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Ahead of the World Cup round of 32 match, Mexico fans created significant noise outside Ecuador's hotel in Mexico City. The Ecuador Football Federation filed a formal complaint to FIFA, describing the disturbances that included loud music, honking horns, revving motorcycles, and fireworks. Fans gathered at the Westin Hotel Santa Fe, intending to disrupt the Ecuador team's sleep before the match, with noise continuing well into the early hours. Authorities were present at the scene amid the festivities.
- •Ecuador's match with Mexico is scheduled for June 30, 2026.
- •Fans gathered to disrupt Ecuador's sleep before the match.
- •Ecuador filed a complaint to FIFA regarding the noise.
- •The disturbance continued past midnight with police present.
- •Fans used fireworks and car horns to create noise.
- 9:37 PMYahoo Sports — Fireworks, horns: Mexico fans try to rattle Ecuador; FIFA complaint follows
"Mexico fans blasted music, honked horns and lit fireworks outside the Ecuador team hotel the night before their World Cup round of 32 match.
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