Four people are dead after Mexico’s World Cup celebrations turned deadly, and the country’s capital is now scrambling to make sure it doesn’t happen again. Mexico City officials have imposed a 25,000-person capacity limit at the Angel of Independence monument and the Zócalo ahead of the Round of 16 clash against England on July 6.
The deaths occurred during celebrations following Mexico’s 2-0 victory over Ecuador on July 1-2, with three victims dying from asphyxiation and one from cardiac arrest following an epileptic seizure.
A city bracing for something bigger
Crowds exceeding one million people were anticipated for celebrations tied to the knockout stage, and authorities have responded by doubling the security presence around key gathering points.
The restrictions apply specifically to the Angel of Independence and the Zócalo, two sites that have historically served as the epicenters of Mexican sports celebrations.
