Spain Wins World Cup, Celebration Turns Tragic with Child's Death
Summary
During celebrations in Ciudad Rodrigo after Spain's 2026 FIFA World Cup victory, a fountain collapsed leading to the death of a 13-year-old boy and injuries to others.
Key Points
- A 13-year-old boy died after the upper part of the Arbol Gordo Fountain collapsed in Ciudad Rodrigo during Spain's World Cup celebrations.
- The incident occurred just after midnight in Ciudad Rodrigo, a city in the Salamanca province near Portugal.
- Many people had climbed onto the fountain to celebrate Spain's win, causing it to collapse due to excessive weight.
- Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup by defeating Argentina 1-0 at the New York New Jersey Stadium co-hosted by the USA.
