Riot police deployed at England hotel ahead of World Cup clash with Mexico
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 7:34 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Riot police are stationed at the hotel where England's national soccer team is staying following a hostile reception in Mexico. Approximately 200 supporters gathered outside to boo and chant as the team arrived for their World Cup last-16 match at Estadio Azteca. England's officials attempted to keep their location confidential after prior disturbances were reported during Ecuador's stay. The match is slated for 6 PM local time on Sunday, with authorities employing additional security measures, including drones and police dogs. Both teams had expressed opposition to rescheduling due to forecasted storms.
- •Over 100 riot police guard England's hotel in Mexico City.
- •Hundreds of fans greeted England with boos and chants.
- •England's match against Mexico is scheduled for 6 PM local time.
- •Officials initially considered moving the match due to storms.
- •Mexico is unbeaten in 10 World Cup matches at Azteca.
- 7:34 PMYahoo Sports — Riot police guard England hotel after hostile reception in Mexico
"More than 100 riot police in bullet-proof vests are guarding the hotel where England are staying after the team received a hostile reception as they arrived for their World Cup last-16 match against Mexico. England had been hoping to keep their location secret after Mexico supporters used loud speakers, horns and motorcycles to try to disturb the sleep of Ecuador’s players before their last-32 tie, which the co-hosts won 2-0 on Wednesday night.
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