US vs. Mexico soccer match forced to end early due to homophobic chanting

• A soccer match between the US and Mexico ended early following homophobic chants.
• Concacaf, a FIFA governing body, said it "strongly condemns the discriminatory chanting."

A men's soccer match between the US and Mexico was forced to end early after the game was drowned out by homophobic chants from Mexican soccer fans.

The semi-final game had to be stopped at the 90th minute as the chanting from Mexican fans overwhelmed the Allegiant stadium in Las Vegas.

According to The AP, 12 minutes of stoppage time was due to be played, but the game had to be ended after only eight minutes due to the slurs being shouted from the stands.

Concacaf — the Confederation of North, Central America, and Caribbean Association Football — released a statement saying it "strongly condemns the discriminatory chanting," adding that "security staff ejected several fans for engaging in unacceptable behavior in the stadium."

The organization described the incident as "extremely disappointing," and said it "tarnished what should have been a positive occasion to showcase high quality football in our region."

The US won the game 3-0 and will face Canada in the Concacaf Nations League final on Sunday.

It is not the first time Mexico has been reprimanded for homophobic chanting by its soccer fans. The Mexican Football Federation was fined 100,000 Swiss francs, which is around $112,000, for chants at the Qatar World Cup, according to The Independent.

The tournament had already been in the spotlight due to Qatar's human rights record, with allegations that the country committed multiple human rights abuses to migrant workers. The country has also outlawed homosexuality and often subjects women to continued discrimination.