Tuesday's World Cup action saw Mexico win a knockout round game for just the second time in their history and the first time in 40 years. The celebrations that ensued in Mexico City were downright epic.
According to reports, fan celebrations over the goals from Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez against Ecuador were so loud and intense from Estadio Azteca and Mexico City as a whole that they activated seismic sensors across the Mexican capital.
"Julián Quiñones' goal against Ecuador generated a signal that was detected by a seismograph installed in Mexico City. The Raspberry Shake station located near Estadio Azteca recorded an artificial vibration coinciding with the moment of the goal," reporter Azucena Uresti shared on X (translated from Spanish).
It was actually the second time in the last three World Cups that a Mexico celebration had caused such a seismic reaction. Their stunning win over Germany in 2018 created a similar reaction.
The team went on to win 2-0 and will advance to the Round of 16 against England.
After the game, this iconic scene took place in Mexico City. Tens of thousands of fans crowded the streets, waving flags and setting off fireworks to make the city look more like New York City on New Year's Eve.
Celebrations Turn Deadly
Unfortunately, not everyone in Mexico is celebrating. With so many people crowding the streets and going wild, a lot of property damage and bodily harm ensued.
Authorities estimated that more than one million people gathered to celebrate the win. During the festivities, four people died.
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According to Mexico City officials, three victims—a 19-year-old woman, a 44-year-old man, and a 48-year-old woman—died from asphyxiation after being found unconscious in the densely packed crowds. A fourth victim, a man in his 30s, later died after suffering a medical emergency that included seizures and gastrointestinal bleeding followed by cardiorespiratory arrest.
Emergency responders treated more than 1,600 people during the celebrations, with dozens requiring hospitalization. Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada expressed condolences to the victims' families and urged fans to celebrate "with responsibility, care, and empathy."
