Access to Mexico City's Ángel de la Independencia restricted with security filters

Mexico City authorities tightened security around the Ángel de la Independencia monument on Sunday, restricting access for fans watching the Mexico vs. England match. The enhanced measures followed the deaths of four people during celebrations after a previous game on June 30.

Security filters were installed on streets surrounding the Zona Rosa and at the glorieta of Diana Cazadora and Ahuehuete. Police checked bags and belongings to prohibit the entry of alcoholic beverages, glass bottles, and sharp objects. While fans were seen with confetti and foam earlier in the day, access with beer cans was denied, with attendees asked to finish their drinks before entering the secured perimeter.

Approximately 14,000 public servants, including 6,000 police officers, were deployed. At one point, access to the Ángel de la Independencia area was temporarily closed, with screens informing the public it was full. Access was later reopened with continued checks. The area around the monument was noticeably less crowded than during previous celebrations, with ample free space between attendees.

Access points, including the glorieta of Diana Cazadora and streets like Florencia, Amberes, Génova, and Niza, were closed later in the evening. Some fans managed to breach the access control at the Ahuehuete roundabout, prompting police to form a barrier to manage entry. The Metro system also implemented staggered closures of the Insurgentes, Sevilla, and Cuauhtémoc stations on Line 1.