Three people die in mass fans celebrations in Mexico City after World Cup victory
Three people have died from suffocation More than a million people gathered in Mexico City Three people died from suffocation as thousands of fans crowded Mexico City streets during World Cup celebrations, the capital’s health secretariat said in the early hours of Wednesday. The deaths occurred near the Angel of Independence landmark, where thousands of soccer fans had gathered to celebrate Mexico’s 2-0 victory over Ecuador in the round of 32. Continue reading...
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Mexico fans gather at the Angel of Independence celebrations after Mexico's victory against Ecuador in the World Cup. Photograph: Alfredo Martinez/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenMexico fans gather at the Angel of Independence celebrations after Mexico's victory against Ecuador in the World Cup. Photograph: Alfredo Martinez/Getty ImagesWorld Cup 2026Three people die in mass fans celebrations in Mexico City after World Cup victoryThree people have died from suffocation More than a million people gathered in Mexico CityAgence France-Presse Wed 1 Jul 2026 07.15 EDTFirst published on Wed 1 Jul 2026 05.36 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThree people died from suffocation as thousands of fans crowded Mexico City streets during World Cup celebrations, the capital’s health secretariat…
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