Mexico’s Derogatory Soccer Chants Impact Concacaf Nations League Semifinals in Texas

North America’s premier soccer event, the Concacaf Nations League, faces potential disruption as Mexico‘s derogatory chants may overshadow the semifinal games in Texas this week.

During the last two CNL finals, anti-LGBTQ+ chants by Mexico supporters have led to game stoppages, raising concerns for the upcoming games.

Mexico’s clash with Panama on Thursday and their subsequent match against either the U.S. Men's National Team or Jamaica could be impacted by crowd trouble.

Referees are prepared to follow strict protocols should discriminatory behavior persist during the matches.

Historically, Mexico has experienced frequent interruptions due to their fans using the anti-LGBTQ+ chant during games.

The issue of derogatory chanting has also seen Mexico penalized by FIFA in the past, with fines and supporter bans imposed.

Concacaf, the governing body overseeing the Nations League, will be responsible for addressing any unruly fan behavior during the matches.

Instituting a three-step policy aligned with FIFA guidelines, Concacaf aims to curb discriminatory language in stadiums and ensure a safe environment for players and fans.

Fans engaging in discriminatory behavior risk ejection from the matches, with stringent measures in place to enforce compliance.