Multiple Injured After Vehicle Drives Into Crowd During Mexico’s FIFA World Cup Celebrations

FIFA World Cup Mexico Car Accident: Mexico’s FIFA World Cup celebrations took a frightening turn on Wednesday night after a vehicle drove into a crowd gathered in Cabo San Lucas, reportedly leaving at least 17 people injured. The incident took place shortly after Mexico secured victory in its final group-stage fixture against the Czechia, with fans pouring onto the streets to celebrate the result. Videos that quickly spread across social media captured chaotic scenes as a car became surrounded by people before accelerating through the crowd.

Viral Videos Show Chaos On Celebratory Streets

Lo que pasó en Cabo San Lucas es lamentable. Ojalá también se pudiera castigar a los simios que iniciaron todo, como la tipa de blanco.#LosCabos #México pic.twitter.com/OU4PwjMD9x

— Ast (@LadyAstsay) June 25, 2026

Footage circulating online appears to show a dark-coloured car attempting to move through a densely packed gathering of fans. Moments before the incident, several people can be seen crowding around the vehicle. 

As the situation escalated, the driver suddenly accelerated forward, sending people scrambling to avoid the car’s path, with several individuals falling to the ground amid the confusion.

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The Mexican Football Federation released a statement on X, expressing support for those affected and wishing all injured individuals a speedy recovery.

“The Mexican Football Federation deeply regrets the incident that occurred tonight in Los Cabos during the celebrations of fans for the victory of the Mexican National Team. We express our solidarity with the affected people and their families, with the wish that those who were injured have a speedy recovery. We trust that the relevant authorities will clarify what happened and determine the corresponding responsibilities.”

Authorities Explain What Happened

In a statement, the city hall said preliminary information indicates the vehicle was surrounded by a group of people before it drove through the crowd for reasons that are still being investigated by authorities.

Officials further stated that 17 people required medical treatment following the incident. The injured included the driver, who was later taken into custody as the investigation into the incident continues.