Soccer Fans Trampled in Guatemala City Stadium
A chaotic scene unfolded at the Mateo Flores National Stadium in Guatemala City as thousands of enthusiastic soccer fans attempted to squeeze into the already-packed stadium, resulting in a devastating crush that claimed the lives of 84 people and left 180 others injured. The tragic incident occurred during a World Cup qualifying match between Guatemala and Costa Rica, as fans pushed and shoved to gain access to the overcrowded stadium, ultimately leading to the horrific stampede.
Occurred on: October 16th, 1996