Masks and other items banned from 2026 World Cup stadiums in Mexico

Both in Liga MX and Mexican nationwide staff video games, stadiums in Mexico and world wide have all the time been distinguished by the colour given to them by Mexican followers, whether or not dressed as characters from ‘Chavo del 8’, painted faces, and naturally, wrestling masks. Nonetheless, as soon as the World Cup Repechage begins and till the top of the 2026 World Cup, no colossus will be capable of give entry to followers with masks.

It must be remembered that Monterrey’s Estadio BBVA is the primary to host a key sport that defines the World Cup qualification locations, so wrestling costumes will probably be prohibited, in keeping with FIFA statutes.

Prohibited objects for entry to 2026 World Cup playoffs and matches

Wrestling masksProfessional picture and video equipmentBallsSharp weapons or objectsSirens, horns or whistlesCigarettes and e-cigarettesMusical instrumentsFood and drinkLighters or matchesSuitcases or backpacksUmbrellaPackaging and/or containersFireworks, smoke bombs or gunpowderLasersFlagsPetsAerosols

Bolivia vs Suriname, first sport with out Lucha Libre masks

In fact, luchador masks are Mexican cultural icons not solely of wrestling, however they’ve additionally been transferred to a type of belonging that’s seen in Mexican soccer and in matches of the Mexican nationwide staff, however because the World Cup playoff sport between Bolivia and Suriname, it’s forbidden to enter with them.

Bolivia vs Suriname will play their key World Cup match on Thursday, March 26 at 04:00 PM, Mexico Metropolis time.

For the reason that 2022 World Cup in Qatar, masks have been a part of the listing of objects not allowed in worldwide stadiums that FIFA “appropriates”, in addition to flags or aerosols, which within the Nineties and 2000s had been nonetheless frequent.

Whether or not or not for causes of worldwide safety, the 2026 World Cup at house is left with out the cultural icon. And that is the primary time this has occurred with Mexico internet hosting a World Cup, as in 1970 and 1986 they had been a part of the colour to assist El Tri.