The tragic incident occurred at Banorte Stadium, formerly known as Estadio Azteca, in Mexico City on Saturday before the friendly between Mexico and Portugal. The stadium, recently renovated, was set to host the World Cup opening ceremony this summer. According to Reuters, the man was in the box seats on the second level of the stadium and attempted to jump down to the first level.

He tried to climb along ‘the exterior of the structure’ but fell to the ground and died as a result. Local authorities confirmed that the man was intoxicated. A statement from Fiscalía CDMX, posted on social media, deeply regretted the death, stating that the necessary investigations had been initiated. The area was cordoned off, the scene was secured, and evidence was collected by experts in criminalistics, photography, and forensic medicine.

In addition, the analysis of CCTV footage from the stadium and its entrances is underway, as is the collection of statements from people present at the scene, with the aim of accurately reconstructing the sequence of events and determining potential liabilities. The autopsy is underway to establish the cause of death and the individual's physical condition at the time of the fall.

Banorte Stadium, formerly known as Estadio Azteca, has undergone extensive renovation work ahead of this year's tournament. The friendly on Saturday marked the reopening of the stadium, which will become the first stadium to host matches at three World Cups. The Azteca hosted the iconic 1970 World Cup final, where Brazil beat Italy 4-1, and the 1986 final, which saw Argentina beat West Germany 3-2.

The new Banorte Stadium is scheduled to host this year's opening ceremony and the tournament's first fixture, between Mexico and South Africa, along with two more matches.

Despite the tragedy, the match on Saturday went ahead, with Mexico and Portugal playing out a goalless draw. Premier League stars including Bruno Fernandes, Diogo Dalot, Matheus Nunes, Pedro Neto, and Raul Jimenez featured in the game.

The Fiscalía CDMX has assured that it will continue its investigations thoroughly and will keep the public informed of relevant developments, in strict compliance with the principles of due process.

The ongoing investigation seeks to clarify the details of the event and determine the corresponding responsibilities. Security recordings are being analyzed and testimonies are being collected to reconstruct the sequence of events. The autopsy will determine the cause of death and the individual's condition. Fiscalía CDMX has pledged to inform the public about the progress of the investigation.