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FIFA Fines Mexico After Chant Revived; 3-0 Win

6/25/2026

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Summary

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Fans revived a banned homophobic chant, prompting FIFA to fine the Mexican federation despite its ban attempts.
Mexico beat Czechia 3-0 at Azteca Stadium, keeping an unbeaten group-stage record.
Guillermo Ochoa entered in the 77th minute, joining Messi and Ronaldo as the only players with six World Cup appearances.
Gilberto Mora started at 17, becoming the youngest Mexican ever to start a World Cup match.

History

Historical Context

In 2014 FIFA imposed its first major anti-LGBT sanction, fining the Russian Football Union after a homophobic banner appeared at the World Cup, invoking Article 12 of its anti-discrimination code. The same rule guided FIFA’s recent fine of the Mexican Football Federation—10,000 Swiss francs—for reviving a banned chant at the Azteca, prompting stricter education programs and influencing future licensing decisions.

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Story summary

Fans revived a banned homophobic chant, prompting FIFA to fine the Mexican federation despite its ban attempts.
Mexico beat Czechia 3-0 at Azteca Stadium, keeping an unbeaten group-stage record.
Guillermo Ochoa entered in the 77th minute, joining Messi and Ronaldo as the only players with six World Cup appearances.
Gilberto Mora started at 17, becoming the youngest Mexican ever to start a World Cup match.

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