At least three people lost their lives during the massive celebrations in Mexico City after the Mexican national team defeated Ecuador 2-0 and advanced to the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. The match, played at the Estadio Azteca, marked the return of the Mexican team to a knockout stage after 40 years.
According to reports from local health authorities, a 19-year-old woman and a 44-year-old man died from asphyxiation amid the crowd. Hours later, the death of a 48-year-old woman was confirmed due to the same cause. The incidents occurred at the intersection of Hamburgo and Lancaster streets, where paramedics, firefighters, and police attempted to revive the victims without success.
The massive turnout exceeded one million people who flocked to the Reforma area and the historic center. What began as a celebration ended in a painful outcome that overshadowed the euphoria of the victory.
President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed her solidarity and announced that the families of the victims would receive official support. For her part, government chief Clara Brugada Molina sent condolences through her social media and called for responsible celebrations.
