“As it is already known, during the final held in Miami, fans without tickets went to the stadium’s vicinity, which delayed the normal access of people who did have tickets, slowing down the entry and leading to the closure of doors.
“In this situation, CONMEBOL was subject to the decisions made by the Hard Rock Stadium authorities, according to the contractual responsibilities established for security operations.
CONMEBOL has passed the blame for some of the events which took place(Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
“In addition to the preparations determined in this contract, CONMEBOL recommended to these authorities the procedures proven in events of this magnitude, which were NOT taken into account. We regret that the acts of violence caused by malicious individuals have tarnished a final that was ready to be a great sports celebration.”
It will take some time until the facts are established. This year’s Copa America was solely hosted by the United States, with games taking place in Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, New Jersey, California, Arizona, Nevada, Missouri, Kansas and Florida. The final was held at the Hard Rock Stadium, the home of the Miami Dolphins.
Many fans are concerned about how the upcoming World Cup will play out, with the United States co-hosting that event with Canada and Mexico. The 2026 World Cup final will be held at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, just outside of New York City.
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