The opening of the 2026 FIFA World Cup was a date Montserrat Gómez had marked on her calendar for years. The journalist and content creator had spent months producing special coverage of the tournament, aiming to achieve one of her major professional goals. However, the day was marred by an incident she decided to report publicly.
Using her digital platforms, the journalist recounted being sexually harassed while covering the Mexican national team’s debut in the premier international soccer tournament. Her account was accompanied by video footage and images that, she explained, captured the exact moment a man approached and touched her without consent while she was reporting on camera.
The incident sparked a strong reaction among social media users, who voiced their support for the reporter and condemned the behavior of the man involved.
According to Gómez, the incident took place amidst the festive atmosphere surrounding the World Cup kickoff celebrations. Surrounded by fans following tournament-related activities, she was delivering a news report when the incident occurred.
