According to Spanish media, the former Brazilian national team defender was present in Mexico to attend the opening ceremony and watch the opening match of the 2026 World Cup between Mexico and South Africa. After the home team won 2-0, chaos suddenly appeared outside the Azteca stadium when some protest groups clashed with functional forces.
While leaving the field, Marcelo was said to have appeared near the area where the incident occurred. As soon as they recognized the presence of the former Real Madrid player in the crowd, security forces quickly deployed protection plans and escorted him away from the scene.
Sources said that Marcelo was not injured after the incident. However, many videos circulating on social networks show that police had to create a protective ring to move the former Brazilian international out of the area that showed signs of losing control.
The incident caused no small number of fans to worry because Marcelo was one of the prominent guests appearing at the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup. Previously, he continuously shared images of experiencing the festive atmosphere at the Azteca stadium as well as sideline activities of the tournament.
According to Mexican media, clashes occurred when some protest groups tried to approach the security control area around the stadium. The situation became tense after objects were thrown at functional forces, forcing police to intervene to disperse the crowd.
The incident right on the opening day made security work at the 2026 World Cup continue to receive much attention. Previously, the Mexican government had deployed a large number of security personnel around Azteca stadium to ensure the safety of fans, officials and guests attending the event.
Currently, Marcelo has not made official comments related to the incident. On his personal page, the former Brazilian defender mainly posted images of the opening ceremony, cultural activities and the victory of the Mexican team in the opening match.
After retiring in Fluminense's colors, Marcelo is currently focusing on sports investment and business activities. According to Spanish media, the former Real Madrid star is likely to continue to watch live some notable matches at the 2026 World Cup.
