Man arrested for stealing 2026 World Cup decorations

MONTERREY.— The 2026 World Cup is getting closer, and the excitement surrounding the event is growing every day. However, due to the high prices of tickets for the soccer matches that will take place in the country, many have become desperate to find a way to attend.

Although others have resigned themselves and have preferred to try to get something commemorative.

However, one man went to extremes, as he decided to steal the first decorations of the 2026 World Cup placed in areas surrounding the Monterrey stadium.

As expected, the subject became viral news, not only for his theft , but also for his justification for taking said ornaments.

I hadn't seen that they had already caught the guy who stole the ball that they had just put in Chapultepec for the World Cup hahaha what a bunch of people don't respect anything 😢 it crossed his mind that it was a very good idea to take it to have it as an ornament hahaha #mundia2026 #guadalupenuevoleón #laughter pic.twitter.com/EAgwzIbmWA

— Krillinpunk 😎 (@alvaro_aer) September 19, 2025

Local media in Monterrey reported the arrest of a man who, along with a woman, stole decorations from the BBVA Stadium , which will host some of the 2026 World Cup matches.

It was also reported that shortly after the completion of the World Cup decorations in the areas surrounding the stadium, the couple was caught stealing some of them.

Images circulating on social media showed the alleged thieves stealing a giant soccer ball-shaped decoration from the roof of their vehicle. However, as they tried to flee, they were caught, allowing authorities to recover the decoration.

Monterrey media highlighted that the police acted quickly and effectively because the evidence was so obvious, as it was obvious that the couple was carrying a giant object on the roof of their car .

It was finally reported that the man arrested in Guadalupe, Nuevo León, was identified as 64-year-old Daniel "N." Despite the news being reported promptly, no details were provided regarding the sentence or penalty he would receive for attempting to steal the 2026 World Cup decoration.

🎯 They take the World Cup ball to Guadeloupe!

A 64-year-old man was arrested after stealing a commemorative World Cup ball, part of a public display in the Valle de Chapultepec neighborhood. The large, acrylic object was tied to a Tsuru and captured on… pic.twitter.com/gfEHfuHLAY