Mexican fans swarm Ecuador hotel: hundreds of supporters gathered outside the Ecuador team’s hotel in Mexico City late on Monday night to disrupt the visitors’ rest before a critical FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match.
The crowd arrived shortly after midnight, creating a noisy environment with drums, air horns, and loud chants aimed at keeping the Ecuador players awake. Videos on X showed a large group stationed directly below the hotel, singing and blaring car horns throughout the night. The atmosphere grew tense as the Mexican fans swarm Ecuador hotel, repeatedly shouting anti-Ecuador slogans, including strong language, to unsettle the squad.
Some Ecuador players were seen looking out from their windows as the commotion continued into the early hours. This incident happened just hours before a high-stakes match at the Mexico City Stadium, with a Round of 16 spot on the line. Mexico has performed strongly so far, winning all three group games without conceding a goal under coach Javier Aguirre. Ecuador, however, surprised many by eliminating Germany after a tough start to the tournament.
The Mexican fans swarm Ecuador hotel as a tactic to gain an edge before such an important game. The winner of Tuesday’s clash will face England or DR Congo in the next round. While the fans’ passion is clear, their actions highlight the intense pressure surrounding this World Cup encounter.
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