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Police use pepper spray as fans storm World Cup festival in Mexico

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 4:35 AM

Last updated Jul 1, 2026

Police use pepper spray as fans storm World Cup festival in Mexico

Summary

In Monterrey, Mexico, hundreds of fans attempted to breach a fan festival ahead of Mexico's knockout match against Ecuador on July 1. After Parque Fundidora reached its 100,000-person capacity, police reportedly used pepper spray to control the crowd, resulting in several injuries. Meanwhile, large gatherings occurred in Mexico City, where fans also attempted to access a festival in the historic center. Disturbances were reported at another venue in Guadalajara, leading to some detentions.

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Key Details

•Fans surged past gates at Parque Fundidora in Monterrey.
•Police intervention included the use of pepper spray.
•The festival reached maximum capacity, prompting the crowd's reaction.
•Similar attempts to storm festivals were noted in Mexico City.
•Disturbances in Guadalajara led to detentions.

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4:35 AMYahoo Sports — Fans storm World Cup fan festival in Mexico, police use pepper spray

What they're saying

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Hundreds of people stormed a fan festival in the northern Mexican city of Monterrey ahead of World Cup co-hosts Mexico's knockout match against Ecuador in Mexico City, media reports said on Tuesday. Police used pepper spray, according to the reports.
— Yahoo Sports

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