You’ve been to a few Mexico soccer games, but have you ever wondered how the locals react to anti-gay chants? If so, then you’ve come to the right place. Here are some of the most interesting facts about Mexican soccer. To begin, the national team competes for Mexico in international football as a member of CONCACAF. The Mexican Football Federation is a nonprofit organization governing Mexico’s soccer program.
Mexico Soccer Games Mex Tour
The Mex Tour is a series of friendly matches between Mexico and six other nations in the United States. The first game is scheduled for June 5 at Soldier Field in Chicago. In June, the Mexican national team will celebrate its 100th match. Tickets are available for these games on Ticketmaster.com. The stadium seats 65,000 people. The stadium recently underwent $60 million in construction upgrades, including the addition of the premium Club Level and 3,800 permanent seats on the north Plaza Level. The stadium also has a rich soccer history, having hosted the 1994 FIFA World Cup, the 1996 Summer Olympics, and the 2016 Copa America Centenario. The Mex Tour soccer games are exciting events that showcase Mexico’s incredible talent.
Among the top sports properties in the United States, the 2022 MexTour will feature four marquee matches in four months. These matches will be held at several venues around the country and will serve as preparation for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The schedule for these matches will be announced in the coming months. In the meantime, you can enjoy the MexTour games and cheer your favorite team on to glory. So, don’t miss this exciting event!
The stadium is located right in the heart of the Mexican community on the west side of Phoenix. Fans will be drawn to the stadium to support the Mexican team. The majority of the fans will be from one of the more than 50 Latino soccer leagues located in the Valley. With more than 100,000 players in the leagues, the Mexican fan base is a steady and ever-present force. And, even though the team might be on the road, the fans will always be there to support them.
Estadio Azteca
A multi-purpose stadium in Mexico City, the Estadio Azteca is home to Cruz and Club América, the national football teams of Mexico. The stadium is located 2,200 metres above sea level. It has a capacity of 65,000 and is considered one of the most beautiful stadiums in the world. You will be impressed with its breathtaking views and impressive architecture. If you’re a football fan, you should definitely visit the stadium.
The stadium was built in the 1960s to accommodate the growing support of Club America. The stadium will host the third World Cup in Mexico in 2026, an unprecedented feat. The stadium was designed by Pedro Ramirez Vazquez and Rafael Mijares and was built on a communal piece of land in the town of Santa Ursula Coapa. It required seven million hours of labor and 100 tonnes of concrete. It is one of the largest stadiums in the world.
The stadium is also the home of Pele, an iconic artist from Argentina. It has hosted many memorable moments in the history of the World Cup. It was here that the Mexican darling Julio Cesar Chavez beat U.S. rival Greg Haugen in the semi-finals in 1993, attracting thirteen2,000 spectators. Pele later became the only player to win the Jules Rimet Trophy three times. In addition, Angelo Domenghini played in the Final.
Matchups at State Farm Stadium
Mexico’s recent tour of the U.S. has brought several matches to State Farm Stadium. The Mexican soccer federation has named this series of matches #MexTour. The team clearly goes all out when it plays outside of Mexico. Since State Farm Stadium opened in 2006, the Mexican team has won four of its past five matches in Arizona. The team’s last home game was a 3-1 victory over Uruguay during the Copa America Centenario in 2016.
The Mexico soccer team has two friendly matches left on their schedule. In June, the team will take on Ecuador in Chicago and Paraguay in Atlanta. In between, they’ll play two CONCACAF Nations League games and two World Cup qualifiers. Both teams are good choices for a watch party if you’re a fan of Mexico soccer. Fans will likely head to Salt Tacos y Tequila, a Mexican-themed restaurant in the Westgate Entertainment District, which is near the State Farm Stadium. The food and drink options have been popular with Mexican soccer fans during Mexico’s previous games in Phoenix.
The state-owned stadium is also home to a number of professional soccer games, including the Arizona Cardinals. The Arizona Cardinals play at the stadium during the regular season. This stadium has a capacity of 63,400. In the past, the stadium has hosted the Super Bowl XLII in 2008.
Origin of anti-gay chants
The Mexican Football Federation has been criticized for allowing homophobic chants to be sung at their games, and the president has promised reform. While FIFA has only punished violators with fines in the past, it is cracking down more aggressively now. This year, 117 people were killed, an increase of almost one-third from last year. However, it is not clear how the tactic became so prevalent.
The chant, which originates in a 2007 Mexican club match, has caused much controversy. It has led to FIFA banning Mexican fans from future matches, and many soccer fans have come out publicly in opposition to the phrase. The chant is sometimes used to deride gay men, but there are other meanings in Spanish than derogatory. This discussion is ongoing, though, as fans in Mexico have not complied with the ban yet.
The Mexican team has been punished twice for homophobic chants. In June, FIFA punished the Mexican team with a two-game ban, which affected the teams’ qualifiers against Canada and Jamaica. However, after a petition, FIFA reduced the ban to just one match. El Tri has appealed the sanction. The team federation argues that the chants were aimed at an under-23 match.
Usage of machismo slur
The Mexican federation (FMF) has stepped up efforts to address the usage of the machismo slur in its national team’s games. In June, the disciplinary committee of FIFA announced the latest sanctions against the team, which were related to a pre-Olympic qualifier during the spring. This year, FMF boss Jorge de Luisa spoke out against the slur at a press conference. Although he was not ejected, the chant continues to plague the team’s matches.
During the game, the fans began using the slur against the team’s players and fans. The chant, “machismo,” is often chanted by Mexico fans and refers to gay and lesbian men. While the meaning of the word is derogatory, the context is hateful. It is a typical example of machismo in Latin American communities and reinforces negative stereotypes about non-masculine men. The Mexican team has had to deal with this issue, despite the country’s progress in gay rights and gender equality.
FIFA, the world’s governing body of soccer, fined Mexico $65,000 in March for the behavior of its fans. In June, Mexican fans chanted the homophobic slur during two Concacaf soccer games in Denver. FMF failed to put a stop to the offensive chants through social media campaigns. As a result, FIFA ordered the Mexican team to play two home games under closed doors.
World Cup matchups
In Group C, Mexico will face Argentina, Poland, and Saudi Arabia. The Argentine was once the coach of Argentina and managed the great Lionel Messi during his time at Barcelona. If Mexico wins its group and advances, it will face either Belgium or France in the knockout stage. Mexico will also face the Netherlands, which is always a tough test. While Mexico has never played a World Cup group stage match, it will have a lot to play for.
The Mexicans will face the two best players in the world in Messi and Lewandowski. Mexico also faces the team that finished top of the qualifying group and only lost one game in ten. Saudi Arabia, meanwhile, is a team that hasn’t reached the World Cup quarterfinals in seven consecutive tournaments. But Mexico has big dreams and hopes to reach the quarterfinals in this year’s tournament.
In Group D, the hosts Brazil play Chile. Brazil seems to have found confidence after the Mexico draw. Neymar looks much better than Chilean players. Chile will have trouble defending against the Brazilian weapons. So, Mexico should be on its toes and look forward to a tough fight. The next Mexico World Cup is scheduled for June 12! It’s a great opportunity to make your dream come true and watch your team reach the final.