Demonstrations outside Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium during a World Cup 2026 qualifying match escalated into clashes between protesters and police. Mexican demonstrators were protesting the government’s handling of the country’s widespread issue of missing persons, with numbers reaching into the hundreds. Video footage shows confrontations and unrest near the stadium as the match took place. Authorities responded to the protests, resulting in physical altercations between law enforcement and demonstrators. The protests highlight ongoing concerns regarding disappearances in Mexico and a demand for greater accountability. The event raised security concerns ahead of the 2026 World Cup co-hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada. No immediate reports of serious injuries have been released.