Home/News/Two Dead in Mexico City World Cup Fan Celebrations
The Guardian World1 min read

Two Dead in Mexico City World Cup Fan Celebrations

Two Dead in Mexico City World Cup Fan Celebrations

At least two people died during massive celebrations in Mexico City following the national team's advancement in the World Cup, according to the local government. The fatalities occurred amidst gatherings of over a million people in the city. The city's health ministry confirmed the deaths of a 19-year-old woman and a 44-year-old man, both attributed to asphyxiation. Local media reported a third death, but authorities have not yet confirmed this incident. The scale of the celebrations highlights the significant public engagement with the World Cup in Mexico.

Original source — read the full reporting at the publisher:

Read on The Guardian World

Read next