Argentinian YouTubers Arrested in Miami for Sneaking into World Cup Match

Two Argentinian YouTubers, Lautaro "Beni" Mármol and Patricio "Pato" Perrotta, are set to be released from custody in Miami after posting bail, following their arrest for attempting to enter a World Cup 2026 match without proper authorization. The incident occurred Saturday at the Hard Rock Stadium during the Colombia vs. Paraguay game.

According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, Mármol and Perrotta allegedly circumvented three security checkpoints. They reportedly used credentials from an earlier event in an attempt to gain access to the stadium. The pair, who collectively have nearly 700,000 followers across their social media channels, are known for their "In Real Life" (IRL) content, which involves live streaming and recording their daily activities and challenges in real-time.

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Thanks to everyone who is sending messages of support and worrying about the guys.

Upon their detention, Mármol identified himself as a "media influencer" aiming to broadcast the match live. Perrotta stated he was contracted by a media company to cover the game and admitted to possessing credentials, though they were for a prior event. Their third associate, a Uruguayan YouTuber known as "Bisicleta," posted on Instagram assuring followers that the detained YouTubers were well and that the group preferred not to comment further to avoid hindering the administrative process.

Mármol and Perrotta have been charged with interfering with a sporting or entertainment event. A Miami-Dade County judge found probable cause to proceed with the charges, setting the bail amount. Penalties for such offenses in Florida have reportedly been intensified following incidents at the 2024 Copa América final, which also took place at the Hard Rock Stadium.

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They are fine; we are currently waiting for some administrative processes to be finalized. For now, we prefer not to provide further details so as not to hinder the process or generate incorrect information.