Mexico's 2-0 Win Over Ecuador Overshadowed by Fan Death and Celebrity Backlash

Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0, securing passage to the next stage of the tournament. The victory was celebrated by fans and public figures in the capital.

Singer Ángela Aguilar attended the match with family members, cheering each Mexican goal. Social‑media users revived her 2022 comment that she is “25% Argentine,” sparking debate over her heritage and patriotism despite her explanation that the remark refers to her family background.

Tragedy struck after the game when 19‑year‑old university student Irais Robles was killed in a crowd surge at the Ángel de la Independencia. Friends and relatives held a private viewing of her remains in Ecatepec, while authorities and the Subsecretaría de Educación Superior y Normal expressed condolences.