Mexico City police arrested a 24-year-old man on June 17 near Azteca Stadium for allegedly attempting to rent out his official World Cup accreditation on social media to provide unauthorized stadium access [1, 2]. The suspect was detained after authorities noticed him trying to reactivate his credential at the venue [1, 2].
The alert came from a legal representative for World Cup organisers who discovered the rental posts online and reported them to authorities [1, 2]. Police have not disclosed how much money the suspect sought in exchange for lending his accreditation [1, 2].
The 24-year-old man has since been transferred to the public prosecutor's office, which will decide his legal status and any further charges [1, 2].
Mexico City is currently hosting several matches as part of the expanded 48-team World Cup tournament, including group-stage games featuring Mexico, Uzbekistan, and Colombia [1, 2]. The increased size of the tournament has led to heightened security measures around stadium access.
Authorities continue to monitor venues such as Azteca Stadium to prevent unauthorized entry attempts using official credentials. The handling of this case signals strict enforcement of accreditation rules during the World Cup.