Fatalities reported amid Mexico City's FIFA World Cup revelry

Massive celebrations in Mexico City on Wednesday turned tragic, with at least two fatalities reported as the national team secured a spot in the next round of the World Cup, local government officials confirmed.

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A 19-year-old woman and a 44-year-old man succumbed to asphyxiation, according to the city's health ministry, which provided the cause of death for the two confirmed fatalities.

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Meanwhile, authorities have yet to verify reports from local media outlets of a potential third death, which remains unconfirmed at this time.

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The outpouring of jubilation was sparked by Mexico's World Cup victory over Ecuador, marking the team's first knockout win since 1986 and securing a spot in the round of 16 as co-hosts.

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Estimates from the city government suggest that over a million people congregated in the streets of Mexico City, with the majority gathering around the iconic Angel of Independence monument.