An 80-year-old man died hours before the opening game of the 2026 World Cup at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The man reportedly suffered a suspected heart attack at Gate One of the stadium. Emergency services responded quickly, with paramedics providing first aid and performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). He was stabilized in an ambulance and taken to a hospital, where he was placed under observation but later died.
Separately, the Pentagon was locked down and evacuated due to a hazardous materials incident detected earlier today. Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell confirmed an air quality issue and stated that a shelter-in-place order was issued for affected areas.
The World Cup is set to begin tonight at 8 PM with a match between Mexico and South Africa, featuring 48 teams over the next six weeks. The tournament has faced controversy, including statements from Iran regarding their participation and the return of referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the U.S.