On Thursday, June 11, 2026, Monserrat Gómez, a reporter from Puebla, was harassed while covering the debut of the Mexican National Team at the 2026 World Cup. A video shared on social media captured the moment a man touched her without consent during a live report on the street.

Gómez described the aggressor as a “pseudo fan” who took advantage of the event to commit this disrespectful act. She expressed how this incident overshadowed a day she had been eagerly anticipating for years, one that involved significant professional effort and dedication.

In her testimony shared through official channels, Gómez emphasized the ongoing reality of gender-based violence in public spaces: “It is a reality lived on the streets. (…) It was a lack of respect both as a professional and, above all, as a woman. It is unacceptable that in 2026 this still happens.”

The reporter confirmed that her team’s recordings and photos clearly captured the man’s face. She chose to publicly share these images to help the community identify the aggressor and raise awareness about harassment. The response from the audience has been one of solidarity and support.

This incident highlights the challenges women journalists face, even during major cultural events like the World Cup, and underscores the importance of safe public spaces and respectful behavior.

Watch the video here: https://x.com/capi_abril/status/2065475008009211915