Terrifying moment footballers run from the pitch for safety in Mexico as they hear 'explosions' while violence erupts across the country after drug lord was killed months before the World Cup
A women's football match in Mexico was suspended mid-game following reports of gunfire near the stadium, prompting both teams to run off the pitch after hearing the sounds. The women's football match at Victoria Stadium took place 230 miles from where El Mencho had been captured in the mountain town of Tapalpa. Mexico is slated to host 13 games across three cities - Guadalajara, Mexico City and Monterrey - including the curtain raiser in Mexico City on June 11. Queretaro's statement read: 'We remind you that today's scheduled match has been suspended and will be rescheduled. Mexico national football team have a friendly against Iceland national football team scheduled for Wednesday at Estadio Corregidora in central Mexico.
Source: Metro February 23, 2026 16:32 UTC
