World Cup 2026: Mexico fans try to disturb England’s sleep, France and Morocco march on - live
Mexican football fans gathered outside the England team's hotel in Mexico City to disrupt players' sleep with noise and fireworks ahead of their World Cup match. Despite the disruption, England's management downplayed the impact, noting that security measures were in place.
Why it matters
This highlights the intense psychological tactics used in international sports and the challenges of hosting major global events.
It’s approaching 9am in Mexico City. So, did England manage to get any sleep last night? A couple of reports below. Yes, there was noise but overall we can file this under nothing out of the ordinary.
The article reports on a sports-related event and cultural tradition without taking sides.
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