Fan suffers heart attack at Azteca Stadium before World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 8:11 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Shortly before the World Cup opener between Mexico and South Africa on June 11, a non-Mexican fan experienced a heart attack outside the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. Emergency responders quickly transported the man to a local hospital, where authorities confirmed his condition is stable. This incident occurred amid concerns over high temperatures affecting both players and fans during the tournament, which is co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
- •Non-Mexican fan suffered a heart attack outside Azteca Stadium.
- •Incident occurred before the World Cup opener on June 11.
- •Fan's condition is confirmed stable after hospitalization.
- •Concerns over heat impacting players and fans persist.
- •World Cup is being co-hosted by the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.
- 8:11 PMYahoo Sports — Fan suffers heart attack at Azteca Stadium before World Cup opener
"An non-Mexican fan suffered a heart attack just outside the Azteca Stadium shortly before the World Cup opener in Mexico City on Thursday between Mexico and South Africa. The man was taken to hospital and police say his condition is stable.
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