A California man has been apprehended and charged with attempted murder following a stabbing incident during a CONCACAF Gold Cup match between Mexico and Qatar. The victim, a soccer fan, sustained critical injuries in a violent brawl that broke out in the stands at Levi's Stadium on Sunday.

Spectators at the Mexico vs. Qatar Gold Cup match at Levi's Stadium (Omar Vega/Getty Images)

Identified as 29-year-old Alejandro Garcia-Villanueva, the suspect was taken into custody by the Sacramento Police Department on Tuesday night. Santa Clara police utilized advanced video technology from Levi’s Stadium and community input to quickly identify Garcia-Villanueva and another person of interest within 24 hours. The other individual was later released without charges after investigators determined they were not involved in the crime. A search warrant executed at Garcia-Villanueva’s residence yielded evidence connected to the stabbing.

The altercation occurred near the end of Mexico's 1-0 defeat, primarily involving Mexico supporters. Disturbing footage circulating online showed the victim bleeding heavily from a wound near his upper collarbone as officers arrived. He was rushed to a local hospital in critical condition, but reports suggest he is anticipated to recover fully.

Action from the Mexico vs. Qatar game at the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup. (PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images)

Garcia-Villanueva is currently held at the Santa Clara County Jail, facing attempted murder charges.