Copa MX matches postponed after earthquake hits central Mexico

Jon Arnold

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The Round of 16 of the Copa MX has been postponed after an earthquake struck in central Mexico, Liga MX officials announced Tuesday.

The quake, which U.S. Geological Survey calculated as having a magnitude of 7.1 and an epicenter in the state of Puebla, has caused buildings to collapse. Authorities have asked people to avoid leaving home if possible to keep roads clear for emergency personnel, and the league elected to postpone the entire Round of 16.

"Liga MX /Ascenso MX inform that due to today's events, the corresponding matches for the Round of 16 of the Copa Corona MX will be rescheduled," a statement read. "The dates and times will be announced in the coming days."

Tuesday's contest between Club America and Cruz Azul, set to take place at Mexico City's Estadio Azteca, was postponed nearly immediately after the quake with the decision to postpone the round following moments later. Cruz Azul players evacuated the hotel where they were staying during the quake.

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Jon Arnold covered the Mexico national team and Concacaf region in English for Goal until March 2020. His byline also has appeared in the Dallas Morning News, the New York Times Goal blog, FloFC and Pacific Standard. In addition to his written work, he serves as the Concacaf expert on the BBC's World Football Phone-In and has appeared on SiriusXMFC in English and Fox Deportes and Milenio in Spanish. Formerly based in Tijuana and currently living in Texas, Jon covered the 2018 World Cup, the 2015 Copa America, the 2016 Copa America Centenario and the last five Gold Cups.