ARBefore the crucial knockout match between Mexico and England in the FIFA World Cup 2026, tensions rose outside the field due to actions by local fans. In the days leading up to the game, dozens of Mexican supporters gathered near the hotel where the English team was staying, organizing a noisy protest using fireworks, firecrackers, and drums to disrupt the sleep of the European squad. This behavior mirrored a similar incident involving Ecuadorian players earlier in the week. Local authorities responded with a strong security operation, including troops from the National Guard, Navy, and Police, who set up a strict tactical barrier around the hotel starting Friday. Despite this, fans repositioned themselves a block away, continuing their chants and using high-powered pyrotechnics to ensure the noise reached the British players' rooms. Meanwhile, small groups of English fans waited peacefully in designated areas but were eventually asked to leave to keep the exclusion zone clear. The situation added to the already intense anticipation surrounding the highly anticipated match between two top teams.
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