Mexico City confirms five deaths during World Cup 2026 activities

Mexico City officials have confirmed five deaths occurred during the 2026 World Cup activities, raising the previous toll by one. Health Secretary Nadine Gasman reported the fatalities on Monday, noting they happened since the tournament's start on June 11. However, Gasman did not specify the circumstances of the fifth death or clarify if it was a previously unreported case or an update to the official count.

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And black, which are the deceased people: five regrettable deaths.

During the World Cup period, authorities provided 3,563 medical attentions and conducted 93 hospital transfers. Gasman detailed these services, classifying most cases (3,438) as non-severe (green level). 109 cases required medical attention (red level), and 11 were considered severe with priority for transfer (yellow level). The five fatalities were categorized under black level.

Mayor Clara Brugada reiterated condolences to the families of those who died during last week's celebrations, specifically mentioning the Tuesday incident. She offered ongoing support but did not specify the number of victims in that event. Brugada stated that Sunday's match between Mexico and England concluded without significant incidents.

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I express again my condolences and all my solidarity with the families of the people unfortunately deceased last Tuesday. We continue to accompany them permanently.

Last week, authorities had confirmed four deaths following celebrations for Mexico's victory over Ecuador. Three individuals died from asphyxiation in crowds on Paseo de la Reforma, and a fourth died later in a hospital after being taken from the celebration area. The Attorney General's Office is investigating the fourth death, that of 19-year-old Isaías Trejo, and has not ruled out other related offenses.

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concluded with a clean slate, practically without incidents.