Two confirmed dead in mass celebrations by Mexico fans after World Cup victory

Two people have died during World Cup celebrations in Mexico City as the national team advanced in the tournament. A nineteen-year-old woman and a forty-four-year-old man died from asphyxiation during mass gatherings that drew over a million fans. Local media reports a possible third death, unconfirmed by authorities. According to The Guardian, the city's health ministry documented the two confirmed fatalities.

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