Officials delayed a World Cup qualifying game between Mexico and visiting Canada on Thursday night because of homophobic chants at Azteca Stadium.
59' | Stoppage of play as a warning is issued in the stadium. #CANMNT 1:1 MEX#WCQ22 #WCQ #ForCanada
— Canada Soccer (@CanadaSoccerEN) October 8, 2021
FIFA originally ordered Mexico to play two home games without fans after the chants were heard at an Olympic qualifying tournament in June.
The penalty was eventually reduced to one game, allowing fans to be in attendance for the 1-1 draw against Canada.
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