Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:25am on 01 Jul 2026,Wednesday Sports
2 people died from suffocation during celebrations after Mexico's victory over Ecuador in the FIFA World Cup 2026. The victims were a 19-year-old woman and a 44-year-old man, city health officials said. The incident happened near the Angel of Independence monument in Mexico City, where thousands of fans had gathered. More than one million people celebrated across the city after Mexico reached the Round of 16 with its first FIFA World Cup knockout-stage win since 1986. Authorities are also checking reports of a possible third death. An investigation into the incident is underway.
