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Tragedy strikes World Cup: Fan dies before Mexico vs South Africa
12 Jun
Summary
- An 81-year-old German fan died from a heart attack before the World Cup opening match.
- Paramedics performed CPR on the supporter outside Azteca Stadium but he later died.
- The incident cast a somber shadow over the tournament's highly anticipated start.
An 81-year-old German supporter tragically passed away from a heart attack just hours before the World Cup opening match at the Azteca Stadium. The elderly fan collapsed and went into cardiac arrest, prompting a large team of paramedics and emergency responders to initiate resuscitation efforts on-site.
Despite receiving rapid medical attention and being transported to a specialist cardiology hospital, the supporter was later pronounced dead. This unfortunate incident cast a somber shadow over the excitement surrounding the expanded 48-team tournament.
The match between co-hosts Mexico and South Africa proceeded as planned, with Mexico securing a 2-0 victory. However, the day was marked by this profound loss, underscoring the vulnerability of life even amidst global celebrations.
