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World Cup 2026: Mexico fans find England's team hotel, greet Three Lions with boos before World Cup clash
Yahoo Sports • • world
Key Points:
- England's World Cup team hotel in Mexico City was discovered by Mexican fans who greeted them with boos and chants of "Mexico!" despite increased security measures following disturbances experienced by Ecuador.
- Police and Mexico's National Guard provided heightened security as several hundred fans gathered outside, creating a spirited but not confrontational atmosphere.
- England midfielder Morgan Rogers acknowledged the potential noise disruptions as "another obstacle to overcome" ahead of their Round of 16 match against Mexico at Estadio Azteca.
- The match faces additional challenges including possible weather-related schedule changes and the high altitude of Estadio Azteca, which is over 7,300 feet above sea level.
- Mexico has a strong home record at Estadio Azteca, remaining unbeaten in 10 World Cup matches there and having lost only twice in 89 matches overall at the stadium.
