Mexico fans use a homophobic chant during the World Cup match against Ecuador
Fans used the chant in the first half, and FIFA has fined the Mexican federation several times for the recurring abuse.
- During Tuesday's World Cup match in Mexico City, Mexican fans used a chant widely considered homophobic during the first half against Ecuador. The incident occurred at the five-minute mark when goalkeeper Hernán Galíndez took his first goal kick.
- Diplomatic relations between the two nations have been severed since April 2024, when Ecuadorian police raided the Mexican embassy in Quito to arrest Vice President Jorge Glas, who had been granted political asylum there.
- The chant, a Spanish slur referring to a male prostitute, marks the second time in the tournament fans have used it, costing the Mexican Federation multiple fines from FIFA for the discriminatory behavior.
- While Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa recently expressed willingness to mend ties, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum declined to discuss the matter, stating last Monday she would not address it until after the match concluded.
- Mexico fans gathered outside the Ecuadorian hotel in Mexico City late Monday and into early Tuesday, using horns, drums, motorcycles and cars alongside DJs to disrupt the rivals before the match.
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Homophobic chant returns during Mexico vs Ecuador match
Raul Jimenez of Mexico scores during the FIFA World Cup 2026 (Image: Getty Images) Mexican fans are reported to have used a homophobic one-word slur during the first half of their World Cup round-of-32 match against Ecuador in Mexico City on Tuesday night. According to AP, the chant was “a one-word slur that means male prostitute in Spanish” and is usually heard when the opposing goalkeeper takes a goal kick. Fans allegedly used the word around …
The fans in Mexico City had to endure: The kick-off against Ecuador was delayed by an hour due to a thunderstorm. Then they saw a gala of their team – but in parts they were off.
During the duel of the host with Ecuador in the Aztec stadium, Mexican supporters are said to have tuned a homophobic speaking choir towards Ecuador's goalkeeper. The topic is not new.
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Mexico fans use a homophobic chant during the World Cup match against Ecuador
Mexican fans use a chant considered homophobic during the World Cup match against Ecuador. The chant, a one-word slur, occurs when the opposing goalkeeper takes a goal kick.
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