{"id":60584,"date":"2026-07-01T10:54:05","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T14:54:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/3-people-killed-in-world-cup-celebrations-after-1m-soccer-fans-take-to-the-streets-of-mexico-city\/01\/07\/2026\/"},"modified":"2026-07-01T10:54:05","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T14:54:05","slug":"3-people-killed-in-world-cup-celebrations-after-1m-soccer-fans-take-to-the-streets-of-mexico-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/3-people-killed-in-world-cup-celebrations-after-1m-soccer-fans-take-to-the-streets-of-mexico-city\/01\/07\/2026\/","title":{"rendered":"3 People Killed in World Cup Celebrations After 1M Soccer Fans Take to the Streets of Mexico City"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\">NEED TO KNOW<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Three people died from suffocation during celebrations of Mexico City&#8217;s World Cup win against Ecuador on Tuesday, June 30<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Emergency responders performed CPR and transferred the victims to hospitals, where they were pronounced dead<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Mexico City officials expressed condolences and pledged support to the victims&#8217; families after the tragic incidents<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A teenage girl is among three people to die from asphyxiation during World Cup celebrations in Mexico City on Tuesday, June 30.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Mexico City&#8217;s Health Department (MCHD) announced on Wednesday, July 1, that the deaths occurred as an estimated 1 million soccer fans took to the streets of the Mexican capital to celebrate the country&#8217;s 2-0 win against Ecuador.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">This included a 44-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman, who received \u201cadvanced resuscitation maneuvers\u201d after authorities received a &#8220;report of two unconscious people,\u201d MCHD <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SSaludCdMx\/status\/2072209292967465243\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:wrote on X;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;wrote on X&quot;}\" class=\"link \">wrote on X<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">CPR was performed on the patients and they were \u201ctransferred to a hospital&#8221; but both later died, the release added. The MCHD also <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SSaludCdMx\/status\/2072214530612920620?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2072214530612920620%7Ctwgr%5E75ab554b90cf6e68953729931a03e303fafcee29%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.espn.com.mx%2Ffutbol%2Fmundial%2Fnota%2F_%2Fid%2F16937565%2Fmexico-vs-ecuador-mundial-2026-mueren-aficionados-festejos-cdmx\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:confirmed;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;confirmed&quot;}\" class=\"link \">confirmed<\/a> that the pair died by \u201casphyxiation.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><i>Fans gathered along Reforma Avenue to watch the round of 32 match between Mexico and Ecuador in Mexico City on June 30<br \/>Credit: Daniel Cardenas\/Anadolu via Getty<\/i><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A 48-year-old woman was also found unconscious on Berna Street in the Ju\u00e1rez neighborhood, where celebrations were taking place, according to the MCHD.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cShe was assisted by paramedics with resuscitation maneuvers,\u201d MCHD <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SSaludCdMx\/status\/2072234795497607377\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:announced on X;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;announced on X&quot;}\" class=\"link \">announced on X<\/a>. \u201cAfter receiving medical attention at the hospital, she was declared without vital signs, ruling death by asphyxiation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The three dead have not been identified at this time.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The department added in a message to the victims&#8217; families, \u201cFrom the Government of Mexico City, we send our condolences to family members, friends, and loved ones, to whom all the support they require will be provided during these difficult times.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Fans at the Angel of Independence during a celebration after Mexico's victory against Ecuador in Mexico City on June 30Credit: Isaac Ortega\/ObturadorMX\/Getty\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/t5Inu9sRczo2nCVC6baneQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/people_218\/c5882cd2b640de69482e3bb18f0f2e01\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><i>Fans at the Angel of Independence during a celebration after Mexico&#8217;s victory against Ecuador in Mexico City on June 30<br \/>Credit: Isaac Ortega\/ObturadorMX\/Getty<\/i><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The head of Mexico City&#8217;s government, Clara Molina, said in a <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ClaraBrugadaM\/status\/2072238497738477727\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:statement on X;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;statement on X&quot;}\" class=\"link \">statement on X<\/a> that, \u201cAll medical response protocols were activated; however, sadly, they lost their lives \u2026 we are in contact with their families to provide them with all the necessary support and accompaniment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;With my heart in my hand, I send a hug and my most sincere condolences to their loved ones. We reiterate the call to always celebrate with responsibility, care, and empathy.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Never miss a story \u2014 sign up for <a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/people-news-daily-newsletter-sign-up-8692701\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:PEOPLE's free daily newsletter;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;PEOPLE'&quot;}\" class=\"link \">PEOPLE&#8217;s free daily newsletter<\/a> to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Mexican soccer team made history on Tuesday after winning their first World Cup knockout game in 40 years. They have now advanced to the last 16 of the tournament, where they will play England or the Democratic Republic of Congo.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/cx2xjwj8p39o\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:BBC reported;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;BBC reported&quot;}\">BBC reported<\/a> that 1 million people celebrated on the streets of Mexico City after the team&#8217;s victory at the historic Azteca Stadium on Tuesday, June 30, citing the city government.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Over 23 million people live in the city, making it the seventh-largest city in the world city on earth, according to <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/1374285\/largest-metropolitan-areas-in-latam\/?srsltid=AfmBOoruD8YoRbMhBOhYvFUWmx0JT1WoawMsx6l8kmB-A-C3aPnjjyvz\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Statista;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Statista&quot;}\">Statista<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Read the original article on <a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/3-die-mexico-city-world-cup-celebrations-12010438\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:People;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;People&quot;}\" class=\"link \">People<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a 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