A woman had to be rescued by a crane after becoming stuck on a fence while trying to break into a World Cup fan zone.
The Mexico supporter became trapped on the 13ft perimeter fence while attempting to sneak into the sold-out event.
One image shows the woman clinging to the fence in daylight as people below try to help her down.
But they were unsuccessful, and a later picture, taken after nightfall, shows her suspended in a harness attached to a crane as firefighters carried out the rescue.
The incident unfolded as thousands gathered to watch the Round of 16 match between Mexico and Ecuador on Wednesday.
All access points had been closed due to full capacity.
The woman tried to scale the metal barrier but became wedged halfway up.
She was unable to move forward or climb back down.
A woman had to be rescued by a crane after she got stuck on a fence while trying to break into a World Cup fan area
A telescopic crane was deployed to safely lower her from the top of the fence
Protection Civil and emergency teams co-ordinated the rescue without further incident
The emergency services were called after several attempts to free her failed.
A telescopic crane was deployed to safely lower her from the top of the fence.
Civil Protection and emergency teams co-ordinated the rescue without further incident.
The fan was able to leave the area after health checks.
The drama took place at the Fundidora Park in Monterrey, Mexico, during the 2026 FIFA World Cup festivities.
The authorities had urged fans to watch the Mexico vs Ecuador clash elsewhere such as at the Macroplaza, as reported by creatorzine.com.
The co-hosts defeated Ecuador 2-0 with first-half goals from Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez, ending a 40-year knockout-stage drought.
They will now face England in the Round of 16 at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City on 5 July.
