The Mexico vs Ecuador World Cup Round of 32 match at Estadio Azteca was delayed by one hour due to lightning.
FIFA prioritized safety by delaying the match start time to 8:00 p.m. local time following hazardous weather.
Ecuador filed a formal complaint regarding disruptive behavior by local fans outside their hotel prior to the game.
The Ecuadorian team cited a lack of fair play and unity regarding the noise disturbances reported before the match.