Shortly before the opening match of the World Cup between Mexico and South Africa, one of the fans suffered a heart attack in front of the Aztec Stadium in Mexico City. The man was taken to hospital, police later said his condition was stable.
The local authorities did not inform about the nationality of the fan, but according to the DPA agency, he is not Mexican. The heat is expected to be a major problem for players and fans during the longest World Cup in history, which is jointly organized by the USA, Mexico and Canada. In addition, Mexico City is located at a high altitude.
