At least two die in Mexico City celebrations after Mexico reach 2026 World Cup last 16

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·2 July 2026

At least two die in Mexico City celebrations after Mexico reach 2026 World Cup last 16

At least two people died on Wednesday during mass celebrations in Mexico City after Mexico reached the 2026 World Cup last 16. One million people were on the streets of the capital.

According to the city’s health secretary, a 19-year-old woman and a 44-year-old man died from asphyxiation as crowds gathered across the city.

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A third death has been reported, which has not yet been confirmed by the authorities.

Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 in the round of 32 in the early hours of Wednesday, securing their place in the last 16.

One of the three co-hosts of 2026, Mexico will play for a quarter-final place against England or DR Congo on Monday at 2.00. They also reached this stage at the two previous World Cups they hosted, in 1970 and 1986.

Source: L'Équipe