Ecuador Federation Softens Alleged Narco Threats Before Mexico Game

The group stage clash between Mexico and Ecuador was clouded by allegations that members of the Mexican cartel had threatened Ecuadorian players. Ecuador’s Football Federation, led by Francisco Egas, dismissed the accusations as unsubstantiated and announced an internal review.

Egas emphasized that football must remain free from criminal intimidation. The statement helped to reduce the heightened atmosphere surrounding the match.