Liga MX: Queretaro vs. Atlas Liga MX latest updates: How many dead after brutal

Violence and horror took over Mexican soccer. While the authorities of Queretaro officially report 22 people injured and 9 hospitalized (2 seriously), local media claim there are at least 17 dead after a brutal battle in the match between Queretaro and Atlas.

The chaos erupted in the second half, when Gallos supporters reached the sector assigned for visitors from different access gates and began to attack as many people as appeared in their path.

Monterrey vs FC Juarez suspended

Due to the incidents related to the game between Quertaro and Atlas, in addition to the suspension of the Sunday games of Day 9 of Liga MX, it has been made official through a press release from Rayados, that the game that was postponed for Tuesday, March 8 due to the participation of the team from the “Sultana del Norte” against FC Jurez has also been cancelled and will be rescheduled for a later date.

In addition, the game of this same club in the women’s division on Monday, March 7, has the same fate.

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Queretaro coach protects Atlas fans in the local dressing room

Queretaro coach Hernando Cristante opened the doors of the dressing room where his players were changing to protect several Atlas fans who were attacked at the Estadio Corregidora.

According to images circulating on social networks, Cristante and the Queretaro and Atlas players helped the fans to protect themselves from the battle camp.

Should Mexico lose the hosting of the 2026 World Cup?

In 2026, Mexico is scheduled to organize, together with the United States and Canada, the third World Cup in its history, being also the first country to do so, however, several incidents, the last one last Saturday at the Corregidora Stadium in the city of Quertaro, have put into serious question the viability of giving this country the honor of organizing such event.

Read more HERE.

Fans ask Mexico not to host the World Cup in 2026

Dozens of fans reacted and asked on social networks for Mexico to have an exemplary punishment after the acts of violence in the match between Queretaro and Atlas.

After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which some categorized as ‘alien to sport’, Twitter users have recalled that because of that fact many organizations left the Russians out of any sporting competition.

For this reason, they are calling for the same measures to be taken against Mexico after the violence at the Corregidora Stadium, where 26 people have been hospitalized.

“We are not going to hide anything,” says Queretaro governor

The governor of Queretaro, Mauricio Kuri, offered a message on his Twitter account to reiterate that there are no deaths from the disturbances at the Queretaro-Atlas match, and asked fans to contact authorities if they have verified information.

“We are not going to hide anything. I know that the images from the stadium are disturbing and that names of people who have supposedly passed away have been circulated; but today we confirm that fortunately they are ALIVE and receiving medical attention.”

A line of investigation related to organized crime

As Queretaro authorities investigate the incidents that occurred at the Estadio Corregidora, several versions of the brutal attack on Atlas fans have emerged.

According to journalist Oscar Belman, the disturbances at the Liga MX match allegedly involved huachicoleros and members of the Jalisco Cartel – New Generation.

“‘El Beto’, a violent Gallos fan, allegedly took his group of huachicoleros to the stadium to ambush and attack rivals of the #CJNG, active members of Atlas’ Barra 51,” he wrote.

Chivas fans pray for the health of Atlas fans

In Guadalajara, Chivas fans continue to come to the Jalisco Stadium to leave candles and pray for the health of the Atlas fans who were brutally beaten in Queretaro.

The rivalry between the two Guadalajara teams has been put aside.

In 2021, a man entered the Azteca Stadium with a gun

In October 2021, Mexico City authorities identified the subject who entered the Azteca Stadium with a firearm and recorded himself threatening to “murder” America fans.

According to reports, Mexico City security elements recognized the man as Diego “R” and he already has a wanted file.

However, so far there are no clues as to his whereabouts.

President of Liga MX on the alleged death of Arturo Buenrostro

The president of Liga MX, Mikel Arriola, said that the case of Arturo Buenrostro “I have it under consideration”, but it is not confirmed by official sources.

Arriola explained that the next hours will be crucial to clarify the facts and clarify responsibilities. But he reiterated that there are no confirmed deaths following the brutal fight between Queretaro and Atlas fans.

“We have to assume the official sources as a true and current source. The case of Arturo Buenrostro I have considered, the secretariats have to exchange information on a case-by-case basis. Our task is to confirm with official sources,” he said at a press conference.

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