All across the globe, World Cup matches have sent soccer fans into a frenzy.
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The buzz and electricity have been especially high in Mexico City, the most populous city in North America, as Mexico won its first World Cup knockout-stage match in 40 years.
Following their historic 2-0 victory over Ecuador at Estadio Azteca on Tuesday, fans of both national teams began flooding the streets of Mexico City.
Unfortunately, due to the densely crowded conditions following the match, several World Cup enthusiasts died of asphyxiation during the late-night celebrations in Mexico City.
Mexican health authorities said Wednesday that four people died during massive celebrations in downtown Mexico City.
A 19-year-old woman and a 44-year-old man received advanced ?resuscitation efforts but died of suffocation, the health authority said. A third person, a 48-year-old woman, later died in hospital, also ?of asphyxiation.
Mexico City Mayor Speaks Out About Wild Celebrations
Mexico City Health Secretary Nadine Gasman later confirmed a fourth fatality during a news conference. The male victim, about 30, was treated by emergency personnel after suffering an epileptic seizure, convulsions, and gastrointestinal bleeding. He died at the hospital after a cardiac arrest.
Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada said on social media that emergency crews responded immediately after receiving reports of the three unconscious people, but they had already died.
Brugada also urged the public to celebrate "responsibly, carefully and with empathy."
