A supporter of the Argentina national team died during the… (сборная · аргентина · погибнуть)
A supporter of the Argentina national team died during the celebration of their victory at the World Cup. Franco De Pauli, a fan of the Argentine squad, succumbed to a head injury caused by a stone thrown during the team's triumph over Egypt in the round of 16 match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Consensus
- Franco Depaoli, a 46-year-old Argentinian football fan, died during celebrations after Argentina's victory over Egypt in the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16.
- The incident occurred in Canuelas, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina.
- Depaoli was struck on the head by a stone while standing near his car during festivities.
- He was taken to hospital but died from a traumatic brain injury.
- Police used surveillance footage to identify and arrest 20-year-old Iván Nahúel Lebreró as the suspect.
- Lebreró has prior convictions for theft.
- Argentina won the match against Egypt 3:2 after coming back from a two-goal deficit.
Points of divergence
- The game took place in Atlanta and was part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Depaoli dying during celebrations for victory over Egypt. — vm
- The match occurred on July 7th in Atlanta, and Argentina won after a comeback by the 79th minute. — vesti
- Depaoli died before reaching the hospital; resuscitation attempts lasted 50 minutes. — kommerzant
Coverage (3 sources)
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- Argentina national team fan dies during victory celebration at the World Cup — Коммерсантъ