World Cup 2026 Tragedy: Argentina fan dies, many hospitalized due to intense emotions

18:05 / 13.07.2026·93·Sport

The intense World Cup 2026 quarter-final match between Argentina and Switzerland (3:1) will go down in history not only for the action on the pitch but also for the unprecedented emotions outside the stadium. While Argentina's qualification for the semi-finals sparked mass celebrations in Buenos Aires, the overwhelming excitement took a severe toll on the health of many fans.

Zamin.uz provides details on the emergency medical situations observed in the capital during and after the match.

A heart unable to handle the intensity: 51-year-old fan passes away

During the most thrilling moments of the game, a 51-year-old local fan suffered a heart attack. Emergency responders arrived at the scene immediately and attempted to resuscitate the man. Despite all medical efforts, the patient was officially declared dead.

Medical crisis in Buenos Aires: Emergency services worked through the night

Ambito reports, citing data from the Buenos Aires Emergency Medical Service (SAME), that 6 more people in the capital sought medical help due to heart attacks and other acute conditions during the match and subsequent celebrations. Fans exhibited symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, fainting, and acute coronary syndrome.

The condition of the patients registered by medical staff was as follows:

Age and Gender	Symptoms Observed	Measures Taken and Status
45-year-old male	Chest pain, speech impairment, and numbness in the arm	Immediately taken to the hospital
41-year-old male	Sudden loss of consciousness	Treated on-site, no hospitalization required
86-year-old female	Unconscious (chronic heart disease history)	Emergency medical treatment provided
74-year-old female	Severe chest pain, shortness of breath	Hospitalized via ambulance
48-year-old male	Acute chest pain	Transferred to the hospital's intensive care unit
38-year-old female	Acute respiratory distress	Admitted to the hospital

Doctors warn: During high-stakes and dramatic tournaments like the FIFA World Cup, adrenaline and stress hormones in the human body spike significantly. This can lead to increased blood pressure and heart attacks. Experts advise fans with cardiovascular issues to watch such matches as calmly as possible.