Devastating events overshadowed the celebratory mood in Mexico City as fans gathered to rejoice in the national soccer team’s World Cup success. Local officials confirmed that at least two people tragically lost their lives during the extensive festivities.
The deceased included a 19-year-old woman and a 44-year-old man, both of whom succumbed to asphyxiation, as reported by the city’s health ministry. Furthermore, a claim of a third death has surfaced in local media, but officials have yet to authenticate this information.
The exuberance erupted after Mexico triumphed over Ecuador, marking their first advancement past the knockout stage in the World Cup since 1986, propelling the co-hosts into the Round of 16. It is estimated that over a million revelers flooded the streets of Mexico City, congregating especially around the renowned Angel of Independence monument.
