3 deaths during the celebrations of Mexico's qualification.

At least three people died on Wednesday during massive celebrations in Mexico City following the Mexican national team's qualification for the Round of 16 in the 2026 World Cup being held in North America, local authorities announced.

The city's health minister reported that two women aged 19 and 48, and a 44-year-old man, died from asphyxiation.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated during a press conference: "We express our full solidarity and support," assuring the victims' families that the authorities will stand by them and provide all forms of assistance.

Mexico, which is co-hosting the 23rd edition of the finals with the United States and Canada, qualified for the Round of 16 on Wednesday evening by defeating Ecuador 2-0 at the iconic "Estadio Azteca" in Mexico City, raising its number of consecutive victories to four since the group stage.

In celebration of their qualification and the first win for their national team in a knockout round of the World Cup since 1986, when the finals were also held on home soil, over a million people gathered in the streets of Mexico City, particularly around the "Ángel de la Independencia" monument, according to city government estimates.

Mexico will face either England or the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the Round of 16 at "Estadio Azteca" as well.