A 13-year-old boy died and two other young people were injured when a fountain partially collapsed in Ciudad Rodrigo, Salamanca, during celebrations of Spain's World Cup victory over Argentina.
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Key facts
- A 13-year-old boy died during World Cup celebrations in Ciudad Rodrigo, Salamanca province.
- Two other young people were injured when a fountain partially collapsed, according to the BBC.
- The celebrations followed Spain's 1-0 win over Argentina in the World Cup final in New Jersey.
- Spain's squad returned home to Madrid at 2.30pm local time on Monday, according to the Guardian.
A 13-year-old boy has died during celebrations of Spain’s World Cup victory in the town of Ciudad Rodrigo, in the province of Salamanca, according to the BBC and Al Jazeera.
The boy died after a fountain partially collapsed, the BBC reported. Two other young people were injured in the incident.
Al Jazeera reported that the tragedy struck in the Salamanca province while people were celebrating Spain’s win against Argentina.
The death came amid nationwide festivities marking Spain’s triumph. La Roja beat Argentina 1-0 in the final in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday night, according to the Guardian.
The Guardian reported that Spain’s squad touched down at Madrid’s Barajas airport at 2.30pm local time on Monday, where they were given the first of many heroes’ welcomes. Tens of thousands of Spaniards braved 34C heat to join celebrations centred around the Plaza de Cibeles in central Madrid on Monday night.
The final in New Jersey also drew attention for the trophy presentation. According to the Guardian, US President Donald Trump handed off the trophy alongside Fifa president Gianni Infantino and remained in the frame as Spain celebrated their victory, a scene the outlet noted echoed the 2025 Club World Cup presentation.
Why it matters
A moment of national celebration turned to tragedy for one Spanish family, underscoring the safety risks that can accompany large public gatherings. The contrast between mass festivities in Madrid and the loss of a young life in Salamanca highlights the human cost that can shadow major sporting events.
Frequently asked questions
What happened to the boy in Spain?
According to the BBC, a 13-year-old boy died during World Cup celebrations in Ciudad Rodrigo, Salamanca, after a fountain partially collapsed. Two other young people were injured.
Why were people celebrating in Spain?
Spain won the World Cup, beating Argentina 1-0 in the final held in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday night, according to the Guardian.
When did Spain's team return home?
The Guardian reported that Spain's squad arrived home at Madrid's Barajas airport at 2.30pm local time on Monday, with celebrations centred around the Plaza de Cibeles.
Timeline
- Thousands brave 34C heat to join Spain’s World Cup celebrations in Madrid
The Guardian Sport: Squad arrived home at 2.30pm local time on Monday Victory festivities to centre around the Plaza de Cibeles Tens of thousands of Spaniards, many still bleary-eyed and feeling a little delicate after the country’s historic World Cup victory against Argentina , descended on central
- World Cup: Spanish boy, 13, killed in fountain collapse during celebrations
Al Jazeera: Tragedy struck in the Salamanca province when the 13-year-old died during celebrations for the win against Argentina.
- Boy, 13, dies during World Cup celebrations in Spain
BBC World: Two other young people were injured after a fountain partially collapsed in Salamanca's Ciudad Rodrigo.
- Donald Trump has to let it linger as he hangs on for Spain’s World Cup celebrations
The Guardian Sport: For the second time in as many years, the US president made sure he was a part of a moment of triumph he had little to do with He did it again . There was a world championship trophy, waiting to be held aloft at the same gargantuan stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. There wa