England team met with jeers in Mexico City, security tightened

England's national football team encountered a hostile welcome in Mexico City as they arrived for their World Cup Round of 16 clash against the host nation. Hundreds of Mexican supporters congregated outside the team's hotel, creating a cacophony of chants and jeers as the England team bus entered the premises.

The Three Lions are scheduled to face Mexico on Sunday evening, a match anticipated to be highly charged. In response to the disruptive reception and to preempt further incidents, Mexican security forces have significantly increased their presence around the hotel. Members of the National Guard are stationed at the entrance, with riot police forming a barrier along the approach road.

This heightened security follows a complaint lodged by the Ecuadorian national team with FIFA. Ecuador had reported being deliberately disturbed by Mexican fans during their preparation for a previous match against Mexico in the Round of 32. Supporters allegedly used loud speakers, car horns, and motorcycles outside the team's hotel late into the night, disrupting their rest. Mexico went on to win that match 2-0.

Despite efforts by the English Football Association to keep their hotel location confidential, the information was leaked, leading to the organized gathering of fans. England's preparations have also been impacted by scheduling uncertainty, as FIFA considered moving up the match start time due to forecasts of severe weather in Mexico City.