Three people died in a stampede at the celebration of the victory of the Mexican national team in Mexico City
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- In Mexico City, three people, including a 19-year-old girl, died in a stampede during celebrations of Mexico's victory over Ecuador at the 2026 World Cup.
- All three gasped.
- The mayor of the city expressed condolences and called for responsible celebrations.
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In Mexico City, three people died during the celebration of the Mexican team's victory over Ecuador at the 2026 World Cup.
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Published 3 hours ago
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More than a million people took to the streets of Mexico City to celebrate Mexico's victory over Ecuador in the 1/16 finals of the FIFA World Cup. In the resulting stampede, three people died: a 19-year-old girl, a 48-year-old woman and a 44-year-old man.
According to the capital's health department, all three suffocated.
According to city authorities, most people gathered in the center of Mexico City, mainly at the Column of Independence. The huge celebrations come as the 2-0 win over Ecuador marked Mexico's first success in a World Cup playoff match since 1986.
Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada expressed condolences to the families of the victims and promised to provide them with the necessary support. She also urged fans to "always celebrate responsibly, with concern for others and respect."
According to the health department, emergency services treated three people who were found unconscious in different areas of the city along Paseo de la Reforma.
“After first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation, the victims were transferred to medical institutions for specialized treatment,” the capital’s health department said in a statement.
All three later died, with the cause of death listed as asphyxiation. Their identities were confirmed by relatives.
Even before the match began, Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada asked fans who planned to watch the game at the Column of Independence to choose other places, since large crowds of people had already gathered in the city center long before the game.
Dozens of people were also reportedly injured in the stampede, but there were no deaths.
Judging by footage on social networks, while there was general jubilation on the streets of the capital, rescuers and doctors provided assistance to people who had lost consciousness on nearby streets.
The Mexico City metropolitan area is home to more than 20 million people, making it one of the most densely populated urban areas in the world.
