Two people die from suffocation during World Cup celebrations in Mexico

Incident occurred on Hamburgo and Lancaster Streets, near the Angel of Independence ⁠landmark

Thousands ‌of football fans had ‌gathered to celebrate ‌Mexico’s 2-0 victory over Ecuador

July 01, 2026 09:14

MEXICO ‌CITY: Two 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.