World Cup in chaos as protesters clash with riot police outside stadium
Protesters have clashed with riot police outside Mexico City Stadium in a chaotic start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. There was chaos both inside and outside the ground, as Mexico’s World Cup campaign kicked off against South Africa in a controversial game marred by red cards.
Mexico won the match 2-0 as things spiralled out of control outside the arena. The Secretariat of Citizen Security of Mexico City (SSC CDMX) blamed the violent scenes on “a group of around 200 hooded individuals”. #protest #FIFA #WorldCup #police #sport
