The recording of an alleged tragedy in the vicinity of the Mexico City Stadium went viral on various social networks, where a German fan between 50 and 50 and 60-year-old suffered a heart attack before entering the building to watch the inaugural game of the World Cup 2026 between Mexico and South Africa, along with another 87 thousand spectators.
According to what was stated on multiple platforms, the excitement of experiencing a historic day of football ended in tragedy for a german amateur who went to the Mexico City Stadium to witness the opening ceremony and the long-awaited match that ended with a 2-0 victory for the Mexicans at the start of the 2026 World Cup.
The first reports indicated that the tourist arrived near the Colossus of Saint Ursula with the same enthusiasm as thousands of fans who gathered to witness the start of one of the most anticipated sports celebrations. However, as he advanced through the entrances to the former Azteca stadiumsuffered cardiac arrest.
The medical emergency occurred near Gate One of the Mexico City Stadium, specifically on Ramp Two, and paramedics were immediately mobilized. and security personnel, because the fan suffered a heart attack while entering the venue. For this reason, the German tourist was taken by ambulance to the hospital nearest.
Heart attack prior to the inauguration
On social networks it was indicated that, upon arriving at the Cardiology Hospital, the German fan was initially reported as stable and was under medical observation. However, shortly afterwards it was reported about his alleged deathalthough so far the authorities have not revealed the identity or exact age of the foreigner.
Various Internet users reported that the Mexican authorities remain in communication with consular representatives of Germany to carry out the corresponding procedures and manage a possible transfer of the body to its country of origin, so the news caused consternation among the fans who entered the stadium.
The alleged death of the German fan, who arrived at the Mexico City Stadium with the delusion to be part of the great football festival, generated comments of sadness and solidarity among the followers of this sport, aware that in large events it is common for fans to travel thousands of kilometers to attend.
“Football usually brings together people of different nationalitiescultures and ages under the same emotion. What should have been a football celebration ended up becoming a reminder of what fragile what life can be, even in the midst of the most anticipated moments,” wrote one of the users on the X platform.
CDMX Public Health Secretariat
Despite speculation on social networks, until 6:30 p.m. this Thursday, June 11, the Secretariat of Public Health of Mexico City assured that the man of foreign nationality is in critical condition and he has not died, so the staff of the National Institute of Cardiology takes care of him in the best way.
“Regarding the fan attended to in the vicinity of the Mexico City Stadium, the Health Sector Command Post reports that a man of nationality foreigner He received treatment at the scene and was transferred to National Institute of Cardiology. Until now he is in critical condition,” concluded the Secretariat.
Regarding the fan treated in the vicinity of the Mexico City Stadium, the Health Sector Command Post reports: pic.twitter.com/vaA2UWdUpw
— Secretariat of Public Health of Mexico City (@SSaludCdMx) June 11, 2026