Mexican authorities say at least 10 people died and another 64 were injured when pyrotechnic material exploded during a patron saint festival in a town in the State of Mexico.
Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 on Tuesday night to break a 40-year drought without a win in the knockout stage and progressed to the World Cup round of 16.
Mexico defeats Ecuador 2-0 to break a 40-year drought in the World Cup knockout stage. Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scored in a nine-minute span in the first half.
The Rainbow Ballroom hosted its third free World Cup watch party. The ballroom erupted in cheers and celebrations as some proudly waved the Mexican flag after the team won 3-0 over the Czech Republic.
Mateo Chávez and Julián Quiñones scored goals in a six-minute span early in the second half, and Mexico beat the Czech Republic 3-0 to win all three of its World Cup group-stage matches for the first time.
Mexico took advantage of a defensive blunder by South Korea to win 1-0 and become the first team to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup.