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Mexico fans use homophobic chant during World Cup match against Ecuador

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 2:35 AM

Last updated Jul 1, 2026

Mexico fans use homophobic chant during World Cup match against Ecuador

Summary

During the World Cup round of 32 match against Ecuador on July 1, Mexico fans chanted a slur considered homophobic when Ecuadorian goalkeeper Hernán Galíndez took his first goal kick. This incident marks the second occurrence of the chant in the tournament, which has previously led to fines for the Mexican Federation from FIFA. The atmosphere preceding the match was tense, as Mexican fans gathered outside Ecuador's hotel to create noise leading up to the game. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has indicated she will not discuss diplomatic relations until after the match concludes.

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Key Details

•The chant is a known homophobic slur used during goal kicks.
•Tensions between Mexico and Ecuador reflect deeper geopolitical issues.
•The Mexican Federation has faced fines for similar incidents in the past.
•The match is part of the World Cup round of 32.
•President Sheinbaum will address diplomatic issues only after the match.

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2:35 AMYahoo Sports — Mexico fans use a homophobic chant during the World Cup match against Ecuador

What they're saying

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Mexican fans used a chant considered homophobic in the first half of the match against Ecuador on Tuesday night in the World Cup round of 32 match. The chant, a one-word slur that means male prostitute in Spanish, usually occurs when the opposing goalkeeper is taking a goal kick. The fans did it at the five minute mark when Hernán Galíndez was doing his first goal kick of the match.
— Yahoo Sportsby CARLOS RODRIGUEZ

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