Fan dies in fall at Mexico City stadium reopening
Published on March 29, 2026.
A man died after falling from a box seat area at Mexico City's newly renovated Estadio Banorte, shortly before the stadium's reopening match. The accident occurred during the match between Mexico and Portugal, which is intended to be a stress test for the facility. The stadium is set to host matches in three different World Cups and is scheduled to open on June 11.
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