صحافة بلادي صحيفة إلكترونية مغاربية متجددة على مدار الساعة تعنى بشؤون المغرب الجزائر ليبيا موريتانيا تونس
Mexico City –The joy of the Mexican fans over the historic qualification turned into the round of 16 ofWorld Cup 2026To a tragedy, after the health authorities inMexico CityTwo people died of suffocation as thousands of revelers crowded the streets of the capital following the Mexican national team’s victory over Ecuador.
The Public Health Secretariat confirmed that the accident occurred nearAngel of Independence MonumentOn Hamburgo and Lancaster Streets, where thousands of fans gathered to celebrate the victory, before the crush caused death44 year old manAndA 19-year-old young womanDespite attempts to rescue and revive them on the spot.
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The celebrations came after the Mexican national team defeated its Ecuadorian counterpart with a score of2-0In the round of 32, the team achieved its first victory in the World Cup knockout rounds since theedition 1986Which was hosted by Mexico, ending a wait that lasted four decades.
The two goals of the match were scored byRaul JimenezAndJulian QuinonesIn the first half, they led the hosts to reserve a ticket to the round of 16, where the Mexican team will face the winner of the match between England and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
And he witnessedAzteca StadiumAn exceptional festive atmosphere, despite the start of the match being delayed for an hour due to thunderstorms, as the Mexican national team coach consideredJavier AguirreThe public enthusiasm reflects the strength of the relationship between the team and its supporters, stressing that his team succeeded in maintaining its defensive balance during the second half to ensure qualification.
Despite the festive atmosphere that spread throughout the capital, sadness fell over the fans after the announcement of two casualties, in an incident that brought to the forefront the security risks associated with large mass gatherings during sporting events.
Source:“My press”
