Three dead in celebrations after Mexico's win over Ecuador in the World Cup

The massive party for Mexico's passage to the quarterfinals turned into tragedy in Mexico City with the death of three people by asphyxiation. Mexico continues to make history and last night defeated Ecuador (2-0) to qualify for the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup.

The combined team of Javiwer Aguirre defeated the Ecuadorian team with two stunning goals from Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez. The 'Tri' will play its next match on July 6 against the winner of the England - Democratic Republic of the Congo match.

But the overflowing joy in Mexico City on Tuesday night turned into tragedy with the death of three people during the massive celebration in the capital of the country. The emergency teams of Mexico City attended the alert of three unconscious people in different points near Paseo de Reforma.

All medical protocols were activated, but unfortunately, they lost their lives. The health secretary of the Mexican capital confirmed that three people died by asphyxiation during the celebrations for the passage to the quarterfinals of the World Cup.

The deceased are a 44-year-old man, a 48-year-old woman, and a 19-year-old woman. After receiving advanced resuscitation maneuvers, it was confirmed that a 44-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman died by asphyxiation, already identified by their families.

One hour and twenty minutes later, the death of another 48-year-old woman by asphyxiation was confirmed. In the emergency area of a hospital, a 48-year-old woman was attended who was found unconscious on Berna Street, Juárez neighborhood, Cuauhtémoc municipality, where she was assisted by paramedics with resuscitation maneuvers.

After receiving medical attention in the hospital, she was declared without vital signs, determining death by asphyxiation. ## Javier Aguirre: 'Like today's victory, none...'

Mexico's coach, Javier 'Vasco' Aguirre, qualified the victory over Ecuador in the round of 16 as the best in his career as a coach. 'I've had the chance to beat Brazil in a Copa América; Italy, other great teams, but like today's victory, none, because it was at home with our people', Aguirre said.

The 'Vasco' admitted that his mind is already on the historic duel of the quarterfinals on July 6 against England or the Democratic Republic of the Congo. 'I knew the Congolese when I coached Egypt; they have figures in Europe, they are athletes. England has little to say, they have players of the highest level and have the best league in the world, the Premier. I have people in the match tomorrow between the two teams and we hope to arrive well prepared', explained Aguirre.

If Mexico beats the Congo or England, it will equal its best performance in the World Cups, achieved twice previously when it was the host, in 1970 and 1986. ## The 'Tri' continues to make history in the World Cup

Mexico continues to make history in the 2026 World Cup, with its passage to the quarterfinals. The 'Tri' continues to be one of the surprises of the tournament, and its next match against England or the Democratic Republic of the Congo will be a significant challenge for the combined team of Javiwer Aguirre.

The 'Tri' continues to be one of the surprises of the tournament, and its next match against England or the Democratic Republic of the Congo will be a significant challenge for the combined team of Javiwer Aguirre. ## The celebration in Mexico City

The celebration in Mexico City for Mexico's passage to the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup turned into tragedy with the death of three people. The massive party in the capital of the country turned into a moment of grief and reflection.

The massive party in the capital of the country turned into a moment of grief and reflection. ## The 'Tri' keeps going

The 'Tri' keeps going in the 2026 World Cup, with its next match against England or the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The combined team of Javiwer Aguirre continues to be one of the surprises of the tournament, and its next challenge will be an important moment for the team.

The combined team of Javiwer Aguirre continues to be one of the surprises of the tournament, and its next challenge will be an important moment for the team.