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Four Fans Die; Mexico Limits Celebration, Kickoff May Move

7/5/2026

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Four fans died from asphyxiation or cardiac arrest during late-night celebrations after Mexico’s round-of-32 victory.
Mexico City limited Angel of Independence to 25,000 spectators, redirected excess fans to over 50 other sites along Paseo de la Reforma, closed nearby Metro and Metrobús lines, and banned street alcohol sales from early Sunday until Monday.
FIFA is considering moving the kickoff to noon local time because of severe weather forecasts.

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Four fans died from asphyxiation or cardiac arrest during late-night celebrations after Mexico’s round-of-32 victory.
Mexico City limited Angel of Independence to 25,000 spectators, redirected excess fans to over 50 other sites along Paseo de la Reforma, closed nearby Metro and Metrobús lines, and banned street alcohol sales from early Sunday until Monday.
FIFA is considering moving the kickoff to noon local time because of severe weather forecasts.