Spain’s celebrations turn to tragedy as 13-year-old boy dies in fountain collapse after FIFA World Cup 2026 victory | Football News
Spain’s long-awaited FIFA World Cup victory was overshadowed by tragedy after a 13-year-old boy lost his life and two others were injured when part of a historic fountain collapsed during victory celebrations early Monday.The incident happened shortly after midnight at the Arbol Gordo fountain in the western Spanish city of Ciudad Rodrigo, located in Salamanca province near the Portuguese border. Hundreds of fans gathered to celebrate Spain’s dramatic 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, securing the country’s second world title and its first since 2010.According to Reuters, the regional emergency services said that the upper section of the monument suddenly broke and fell on the people below. A 13-year-old boy died in the collapse, while two other people were injured.
Announced at the Town Hall
Ciudad Rodrigo Town Hall expressed its condolences in an official statement, mourning the sad loss.“The whole city feels this loss and joins the friends and family of the minor in their grief… What should have been a celebration of the victory of the Spanish national team in the World Cup turned into a tragedy,” the statement read.
Spain beat Argentina
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time to lift the FIFA World Cup 2026 title at the New York New Jersey Stadium, ending a 16-year wait for world glory. Substitute Ferran Torres emerged as the hero, scoring the decisive goal in the 106th minute to secure Spain’s second World Cup crown after their triumph in 2010.La Roja dominated the final from start to finish, controlling 68% possession and outscoring Argentina 20-4, including 11 shots on target. Argentina struggled to create chances and failed to register a shot on target until the 117th minute, relying heavily on goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, who made a World Cup final-record 11 saves to keep his side in contention.The breakthrough came when Pedro Porro’s cross was headed home by Nico Williams before Ferran Torres volleyed home. Argentina’s hopes suffered another blow after Enzo Fernández was sent off in the 93rd minute for a second yellow card. Despite a late push, including a missed chance from Giuliano Simeone in the closing moments, Lionel Scaloni’s team could not find an equaliser.
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