FIFA faces pressure to discipline 2026 World Cup co-host Mexico after anti-gay chant returns vs Czechia
During Mexico's 3-0 victory over the Czech Republic in the 2026 World Cup, fans chanted an anti‑gay slur at least three times. FIFA officials allowed the match to continue but face calls to sanction Mexico for the repeated discriminatory chant. The incident revives concerns after previous fines and disciplinary actions against Mexico for similar behavior.
- ▪The anti‑gay slur was heard at least three times during Mexico's 3-0 win over Czechia.
- ▪Match officials permitted play to continue despite the chant being audible throughout the stadium.
- ▪Mexico was previously fined by FIFA for the same chant after the 2018 World Cup match against Germany.
- ▪CONCACAF described the chant as offensive and noted its recurrence in later matches, prompting updates to FIFA's disciplinary code.
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The World Cup FIFA faces pressure to discipline 2026 World Cup co-host Mexico after anti-gay chant returns vs Czechia The slur was heard at least three times during the 3-0 win on Wednesday, but officials allowed play to continue By Scott Thompson Fox News Published June 25, 2026 9:35pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Europeans embrace the American Dream during the 2026 World Cup ‘The Ruthless Crew’ discusses how World Cup fans are embracing America during the 2026 tournament and more on ‘The Will Cain Show.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An anti-gay slur that has been chanted by Mexico fans could lead to discipline from FIFA for the squad of one of the host countries in the 2026 World Cup.
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