Security has become the central focus ahead of the highly anticipated World Cup Round of 16 clash between Mexico and England, scheduled to take place at the historic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Following tragic events where at least two people lost their lives during celebrations marking Mexico's qualification, local authorities have taken decisive action to heavily reinforce safety protocols surrounding public viewing areas.
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Subscribe Sekarang →According to government officials, the security presence around major fan zones will be strictly doubled, while the maximum capacity allowed inside these venues will be significantly reduced. The heightened measures come after an estimated one million people flooded the streets of the capital city to celebrate El Tri's 2-0 victory against Ecuador in the previous round.
Based on reports from The Athletic, a massive deployment of 17,000 police officers will be stationed across Mexico City to ensure public order and safety during the event. To prevent further crowd control disasters, Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada announced that gatherings around the iconic El Ángel de la Independencia monument will be strictly limited to 25,000 people.
In an effort to decentralize the massive crowds, Mayor Brugada added that the city will increase the number of public viewing locations featuring giant screens. More than 50 broadcasting sites will be operational across the capital, aimed at dispersing fans safely throughout different districts.
Editorial team monitoring from L'Equipe indicates that international football governing bodies are watching the situation closely. With tensions high and a quarter-final spot on the line, local organizers are prioritizing public safety to ensure that the footballing spectacle on the pitch is not overshadowed by violence or logistical tragedies in the streets.