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At least two people died during large-scale celebrations in Mexico City after the national team secured a place in the World Cup round of 16, local authorities said on Wednesday.
According to the city’s health ministry, the victims, a 19-year-old woman and a 44-year-old man, died from asphyxiation.
Officials have not confirmed local media reports claiming a third person also died during the celebrations.
The celebrations came after Mexico defeated Ecuador to register their first World Cup knockout-stage victory since 1986, sending the co-hosts into the last 16 of the tournament.
The Mexico City government estimated that more than one million people gathered across the capital, with the largest crowds assembling around the Angel of Independence monument.
