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Teen dies during Spain World Cup celebrations

A teenager died and several people were injured during celebrations of Spain’s victory in the World Cup after a fountain collapsed in western Spain, local…

By Samantha Johnson / July 20, 2026

A teenager died and several people were injured during celebrations of Spain’s victory in the World Cup after a fountain collapsed in western Spain, local authorities and media said on Monday.

“The city hall of Ciudad Rodrigo expresses its sadness and presents its condolences for the death of a boy of 13,” the municipality said in a Facebook post.

“What should have been a celebration of Spain’s team in the football World Cup turned into tragedy,” it said, adding that several others were injured.

Local media reported that the fountain collapsed under the weight of numerous people who had climbed onto it to celebrate Spain’s victory. Photo: EPA
Local media reported that the fountain collapsed under the weight of numerous people who had climbed onto it to celebrate Spain’s victory. Photo: EPA

“A few minutes after 12.30am local time, rescue services received calls over a fountain collapsing on numerous people,” emergency services said on social media, adding that another youth had been injured.

Local media reported that the fountain collapsed under the weight of numerous people who had climbed onto it to celebrate Spain’s first World Cup victory since 2010 in the football-mad nation.

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