{"id":27814,"date":"2026-03-27T16:26:28","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T16:26:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/27\/masks-and-other-items-banned-from-mexico-2026-world-cup-stadiums\/"},"modified":"2026-03-27T16:26:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T16:26:28","slug":"masks-and-other-items-banned-from-mexico-2026-world-cup-stadiums","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/27\/masks-and-other-items-banned-from-mexico-2026-world-cup-stadiums\/","title":{"rendered":"Masks and other items banned from Mexico 2026 World Cup stadiums"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ue-c-article--first-letter-highlighted\"><span class=\"capital-letter\">B<\/span>Beyond Liga MX and Mexican national team matches, stadiums in Mexico and around the world have always been distinguished by the colors given to them by Mexican fans, including those dressed as the &#8220;Chavo del 8&#8221; character, painted faces and, of course, wrestling masks. However, once World Cup repechage begins, no Colossus will be able to provide access to masked fans until after the 2026 World Cup.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t forget that Monterrey&#8217;s Estadio BBVA will be hosting the crucial World Cup qualifying match for the first time, so FIFA regulations prohibit the wearing of wrestling costumes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__summary\">\n<figure class=\"ue-c-article__media ue-c-article__media--video  video-dailymotion\"><figcaption class=\"ue-c-article__media-caption\" itemprop=\"description\">\n<p><span class=\"ue-c-article__media-description\">History is made every time Lionel Messi scores his 900th goal for Inter Miami<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"ue-c-article__subheadline\">Items prohibited from entering 2026 World Cup playoffs and matches<\/h2>\n<p>Wrestling Masks Professional Photo and Video Equipment Balls Sharp Weapons or Items Sirens, Horns or Whistle Cigarettes and Electronic Cigarettes Instruments Food and Drinks Lighters or Matches Suitcases or Backpacks Umbrellas Packaging and\/or Containers Fireworks, Smoke Bombs or Gunpowder Laser Flags Pets Aerosols<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ue-c-article__subheadline\">Bolivia vs. Suriname, first Lucha Libre match without masks<\/h2>\n<p>Of course, the luchador mask is a cultural symbol of Mexico, not just wrestling, and has been translated into a form of belonging that can be seen in Mexican soccer and Mexican national team games, but since Bolivia vs. Suriname in the World Cup playoffs, entry with a luchador mask has been banned.<\/p>\n<p>Bolivia vs. Suriname is a key World Cup match that will take place on Thursday, March 26th at 4pm Mexico City time.<\/p>\n<p>Since the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, masks have been part of FIFA&#8217;s list of things not allowed in international stadiums for &#8220;use&#8221;, along with flags and aerosols that were still common in the 1990s and 2000s.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of whether there are international security reasons, the 2026 World Cup will be held without cultural symbols. This is the first time something like this has happened while Mexico has hosted a World Cup, having played a part in supporting El Tri in 1970 and 1986.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marca.com\/en\/world-cup\/2026\/03\/26\/69c5528ee2704eb7588b45c9.html\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BBeyond Liga MX and Mexican national team matches, stadiums in Mexico and around the world have always been distinguished by the colors given to them by Mexican fans, including those dressed as the &#8220;Chavo del 8&#8221; character, painted faces and, of course, wrestling masks. 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