However, FIFA did not specifically state which of Mexico's national teams would do so, opening the door for the senior women's side to serve part of the punishment. Initially, it was expected that the senior men's national team would serve the punishment, in its first two games of World Cup qualifying in September and October. the Dominican Republic and the United States during the CONCACAF men's pre-Olympic qualifying tournament in March yielded a punishment of Mexico playing its next two official home games behind closed doors. The Mexican Football Federation (FMF) could have its senior women's national team serve part of the punishment for fan behavior during matches involving the men's under-23 side, according to the federation's president, Yon de Luisa.Īnti-gay chants heard at matches vs.