Mexico Vs Islandia friendly to proceed in Querétaro amid security alert
The mexico vs islandia friendly in Querétaro was cleared to go ahead after local authorities and federation representatives agreed to hold the match with increased security, the national coach said hours before kickoff.
Mexico Vs Islandia in Querétaro
Organizers confirmed the fixture would be played at Estadio La Corregidora following meetings between local officials and representatives of the national federation. The decision came after a security alert in more than 20 states had cast doubt on the game’s future. Tickets for the match are sold out and organizers expect more than 30, 000 people inside the stadium.
Aguirre on team security
Javier Aguirre said the team is "sensitive to the moment the country is living" but that his focus remains on the sporting side ahead of the friendly. He stated, "me garantiza la gente de la Federación Mexicana de Futbol (FMF) que hay seguridad para todos" and described the group as calm and working day to day. Aguirre emphasized preparation for the upcoming FIFA date in March as the team’s primary concern.
Crowd, schedule and next steps
Match organizers expect a full house at La Corregidora. Aguirre expressed hope for a good showing from his squad, adding in Spanish, "a ver si mañana (miércoles) podemos dar un buen partido. " The coach also said he anticipates the national team will face Portugal in the March window, while noting that the Portuguese federation has announced it is evaluating its potential visit. If the security alert persists or conditions change, future fixtures may be re-evaluated by authorities and federations involved.
Key takeaways
- The mexico vs islandia friendly was authorized to proceed with increased security after local and federation meetings.
- More than 20 states were under a security alert since Sunday, Feb. 22; organizers expect over 30, 000 spectators.
- Javier Aguirre says the FMF guaranteed security and that the squad remains focused on March preparations.
