The capital’s government reported that over a million people watched the National Team’s triumph over Ecuador—marking Mexico’s fourth World Cup victory—at the Zócalo, the Mexico City Stadium, and various other designated viewing sites.
Head of Government Clara Brugada reported a gathering of more than a million people in the streets tonight; within minutes, crowds had filled Paseo de la Reforma, the Angel of Independence, the Monument to the Revolution, and the Torre del Caballito.
The capital’s Zócalo, home to the largest Fan Fest, was once again packed to capacity for the match between Mexico and Ecuador. Tens of thousands of people stayed—despite the constant rain—to watch the game and the national team’s subsequent victory.
Thousands more followed the broadcast and joined the celebrations at the 18 soccer festival sites set up across the city’s 16 boroughs.
When the match ended—securing Mexico’s spot in the World Cup Round of 16—shouts of joy were accompanied by green, white, and red fireworks that heightened the festive atmosphere.
A similar scene unfolded at locations where screens had been set up along streets in the Historic Center—including 20 de Noviembre, Pino Suárez, Madero, and 5 de Mayo—as well as at iconic landmarks such as the Monument to the Revolution, the Palace of Fine Arts, and the Angel of Independence.
The Mexico City government installed additional screens along Paseo de la Reforma.
By the end of the World Cup match, total attendance across the various sites designated for watching and celebrating the game was estimated at over one million people. However, crowds continued to gather throughout the night, particularly around the Angel of Independence, the Monument to the Revolution, and the streets adjacent to Paseo de la Reforma. To ensure the physical safety and security of the players, officiating crew, federation officials, fans, domestic and foreign tourists, and the general public, the Secretariat of Citizen Security deployed 7,500 personnel inside and outside the Ciudad de México Stadium.
Traffic police implemented road closures and detours in the “Last Mile” perimeter, while personnel from the Tourist, Metropolitan, and Mounted Police units, the Rescue and Medical Emergency Squadron (ERUM), and the Auxiliary Police provided assistance—including the use of wheelchairs for individuals with limited mobility.
A total of 3,300 officers were deployed in and around the Zócalo to establish security perimeters, visual screening checkpoints, and random checks. On Paseo de la Reforma, 4,200 police officers were on duty, while 291 officers provided surveillance and security at the 18 “Football Festival” venues.
Along Calzada de Tlalpan, Paseo de la Reforma, and avenues near the Zócalo, personnel from the Government Secretariat and the Secretariat of Citizen Security monitored demonstrations and prioritized dialogue with protesters, aiming to guarantee the exercise of the rights to peaceful protest and freedom of expression, as well as to ensure the safety of all individuals.
Source: aristeguinoticias
