Mayhem at Copa América gates in Miami prevented ticketed fans from getting into game
Hooligans stormed the Copa América title match near Miami, keeping scores of paying customers outside the stadium and raising questions about whether the venue is prepared for the World Cup in two years, officials said Monday.
Hooligans stormed the Copa América title match near Miami, keeping scores of paying customers outside the stadium and raising questions about whether the venue is prepared for the World Cup in two years, officials said Monday.
Ticketed fans said they faced "total chaos" and "mayhem" when they tried to entire Hard Rock Stadium, where Argentina defeated Colombia in a match that started nearly 90 minutes late Sunday.
Hard Rock is set to be among the 11 U.S. stadiums used for the 2026 World Cup, which is also being played in Mexico and Canada.
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said she has ordered "a full review of last night’s events" so that "we take all possible learnings going forward as we prepare for the 2026 World Cup."
"I was outraged by the unprecedented events that took place," she told reporters at an event announcing the 2024-25 county budget.
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