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Massive street celebrations celebrating Spain’s historic 2026 FIFA World Cup victory took a devastating turn when a tragic accident resulted in the death of a 13-year-old boy and injured several others. Following Spain’s thrilling 1-0 victory over Argentina in the final played at New Jersey Stadium near New York, millions of Spanish fans spilled into the streets across the country. However, the jubilant atmosphere was quickly shattered by a fatal structure collapse during public festivities.

Fatal Fountain Collapse Shatters Victory Festivities in Spain

According to international news reports, thousands of supporters had gathered around a central public square to celebrate the national football team’s triumph. The incident occurred when the top structure of a large fountain unexpectedly collapsed under the weight of gatherers, causing a 13-year-old boy to fall to his death while leaving multiple other fans injured. Emergency services rushed to the scene immediately, but the tragic event cast a deep shadow of grief over the nation’s footballing triumph.

Ferran Torres Heroics End 16-Year World Cup Title Drought

The tragedy occurred following a historic football match where Spain secured their second FIFA World Cup title, ending a 16-year wait since their first victory in 2010. The high-stakes final was decided in dramatic fashion during extra time when 26-year-old forward Ferran Torres scored the match-winning goal. Frequently subjected to scrutiny during his club appearances, Torres delivered when it mattered most, solidifying his status as a national hero by leading Spain to a dramatic 1-0 win.

Lionel Messi’s Argentina Suffer First Defeat in World Cup Final

The outcome came as a major disappointment for defending champions Argentina, who had remained unbeaten throughout the 2026 tournament until the final clash. Global superstar Lionel Messi was kept quiet by a disciplined Spanish defensive line and was unable to find the back of the net. While Spanish players celebrated breaking their long title drought, the fatal accident during home celebrations transformed a night of sports triumph into a solemn period of national mourning.