A soccer fan has died after falling from a VIP box at a Mexico City stadium that is set to host the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony. The man appeared intoxicated as he attempted to jump from the second-level VIP box seats during Saturday’s match between Mexico and Portugal at Banorte Stadium, authorities reported. “According to the first reports, the events were recorded in the building’s staging area, from where the person fell to the parking area, causing the loss of his life,” Mexico City Prosecutor’s Office (MCPO) said in a statement. The man’s identity has not been released, and authorities said an autopsy is underway as part of an ongoing investigation. The stadium, which has hosted two previous World Cup finals, was renovated ahead of the June 11 opening ceremony.
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