Authorities in Mexico City are considering a ban on alcohol sales near the Azteca Stadium and other public places. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
The move was prompted by the huge amount of trash left on the streets after the Mexican national team's victory over South Korea at the World Cup, according to Reuters.
Mexico's victory over South Korea was accompanied by massive street celebrations. The next morning, Paseo de la Reforma — one of the city's main thoroughfares — was littered with trash, and flowers on the street were trampled.
César Cravioto, Secretary of Government of Mexico City, said he would ask restaurants and bars in the area not to allow customers to take alcoholic drinks outside the premises, and that nearby stores may be required to stop selling alcohol several hours before an important match.
In addition, authorities will send more inspectors to the streets to punish street vendors for selling beer.
"We will continue to insist that fans have fun, but without excessive alcohol consumption," Cravioto said.
Initially, beer and spirits were planned to be sold at stadiums during the 2026 World Cup matches.
Earlier, Kursiv reported that Mexico beat South Korea 1-0 and became the first team to advance to the playoffs at the 2026 World Cup.