Mexico Vs Iceland: mexico vs iceland friendly to go ahead in Querétaro
mexico vs iceland will be played in Querétaro despite widespread violence that erupted on Sunday after a notorious drug lord was killed by the military. Local authorities and the national federation moved to keep the friendly on the calendar while enhancing security and planning for fans at La Corregidora Stadium.
Violence, cancellations and orders
Violence erupted across broad swaths of Mexico on Sunday after a notorious drug lord was killed by the military, prompting “shelter in place” orders and the cancellation of public events in several states. Among the events canceled were four soccer matches, and online rumors about further fallout gained considerable traction throughout the day on Sunday; most of those accounts were unreliable and unconfirmed.
League matches affected and detonations
Partly fueling speculation was the decision by Liga MX to cancel a Sunday afternoon match, while Ascenso MX postponed two matches. The Liga MX Femenil also postponed Sunday’s América-Chivas derby that had been scheduled at the Guadalajara stadium where four World Cup matches are slated to be played. Separately, a Liga MX Femenil match in Aguascalientes — 223 kilometers, or 138 miles, northeast of Guadalajara — was suspended for a few minutes when “detonations” were heard near the stadium.
Mexico Vs Iceland at La Corregidora
The cancellation of a Liga MX contest that was to be played in the north-central city of Querétaro, about 350 kilometers (217 miles) southeast of Guadalajara, drew attention, but that concern was tempered by the fact that Mexico’s national team is set to square off against Iceland’s national team at that same venue on Wednesday night. The Iceland squad arrived in Querétaro on Saturday night, and team officials have not publicly expressed any opposition to playing the game.
FMF stance and safety concerns
Mexico’s national soccer federation (FMF) has insisted since Sunday that the game would take place as planned, though it considered a range of logistical measures in case other options were required. An FMF source said on Monday, “Although the match is unlikely to be canceled, the safety of those attending is the main concern surrounding this encounter. ” One possibility under consideration had been staging the game “behind closed doors” (i. e., no fans allowed in the stadium), but the FMF now anticipates 30, 000 fans will be cheering on El Tri at La Corregidora Stadium.
Security cleared and local meetings
After consulting with the state Security Cabinet Monday night, local authorities consented to allow the game to go forward, though with enhanced security to be provided by federal, state and local agencies. Querétaro officials were meeting with the FMF on Tuesday to finalize details. A public statement added: “Kuri confirma que el #MéxicoVsIslandia sí va con público en #Querétaro. El gobernador aseguró que el partido de este miércoles se mantiene sin cambios y con acceso al público, tras atender los recientes hechos de seguridad. ”
Team movements and oversight
Mexico’s players — all from Liga MX clubs — assembled in Mexico City on Sunday before traveling to Querétaro for Monday and Tuesday training sessions. FIFA will be keeping an eye on the security operation at Wednesday’s game and developments across the country over the coming days and weeks, but Mexico’s World Cup hosting status seems assured for now. On Monday it was also said that “there are no signs or indications that Mexico’s ability to host the World Cup or [next month’s] interconfederation playoff matches are at risk. ”
For the moment, match organizers and authorities have prioritized finalizing security measures while maintaining the scheduled mexico vs iceland friendly at La Corregidora Stadium with fans expected.
