World Cup 2026: England receives hostile welcome during arrival at team hotel in Mexico City
Yahoo Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- England's World Cup team hotel in Mexico City was discovered by Mexican fans who greeted them with boos and chants, prompting increased security measures including police and National Guard presence.
- The heightened security follows similar disturbances experienced by Ecuador before their match against Mexico, which led to a formal complaint to FIFA by Ecuador's football federation.
- England faces Mexico in the Round of 16 at Estadio Azteca, a stadium over 7,300 feet above sea level, presenting a physical challenge due to lower oxygen levels and a historically strong home record for Mexico.
- The match's 8 p.m. ET kickoff time faced uncertainty due to potential thunderstorms, causing confusion among teams and officials about a possible reschedule.
- Recent celebrations of Mexico's win over Ecuador resulted in four deaths and multiple emergencies, leading to further security and emergency response measures in the city.
