The Ecuadorian national team lost 2-0 to Mexico in the World Cup. The match was played at Estadio Azteca, where violence was present in the stands.

What happened?

Ecuadorian journalists from the Teleamazonas TV network reported being attacked by Mexican fans. Gissella Buendía, Alfonso Laso Ayala, and José Carlos Crespo were in the press area of Estadio Ciudad de México doing a live broadcast for Ecuador. Buendía herself spoke out and pointed out that a group of fans in the stands threw beer glasses to attack them.

Why is it important?

This incident is an example of the violence that can occur in stadiums during football matches. The safety of journalists and players is essential to prevent this type of situation. The Ecuadorian national team has had a recent record of 1W-4D-0L in their last 5 matches, and their last win was against New Zealand on November 19, 2025, with a score of 2-0.

What's next?

The Ecuadorian national team must move forward and prepare for their next match in the World Cup. We hope that violence in stadiums will be eradicated and that matches will be played in a safe and respectful environment. | Date | Match | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | November 19, 2025 | Ecuador vs New Zealand | 2-0 | | July 1, 2026 | Mexico vs Ecuador | 2-0 |