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Teen dies during Spain World Cup celebrations

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Spain's supporters celebrate victory after the 2026 World Cup final vs Argentina in the fan zone of the Forum's district of Barcelona on July 19, 2026. (Josep LAGO / AFP)

A teenager died and several people were injured during celebrations of Spain's victory in the World Cup after a fountain onto collapsed in the west of the country, local authorities and media said on Monday.

"The city hall of Ciudad Rodrigo expresses its sadness and presents its condolences for the death of a boy of 13," the municipality said on a Facebook post.

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