28.06.2026 23:20
In the Round of 32 of the FIFA 2026 World Cup, South Africa faced Canada. During the second half of the match, as the Mexican Wave was being performed in the stands, a Canadian fan experienced a great misfortune. As it was their turn to stand up, a female fan's phone slipped from her hand. Despite her attempt to catch it, she was unsuccessful, and the phone fell from the stands below. These unfortunate moments were captured live on broadcast in real-time.
As excitement continues at full speed in the round of 32 of the FIFA 2026 World Cup, a rare moment occurred in the stands during the South Africa - Canada match. The "Mexican Wave" started by thousands of fans filling the stands to support their teams turned into a nightmare for a Canadian female fan.
SHE STOOD UP WITH ENTHUSIASM, LOST HER PHONE
In the second half of the match, fans wanting to create a visual spectacle in the stands initiated a large Mexican Wave in the stadium. When it was her turn, a Canadian female fan stood up with great excitement and experienced a huge misfortune. As she stood up, she tried to catch her slipping phone in the air, but the unfortunate fan's attempt was not enough, and the mobile phone fell down from the stand where they were sitting.
CAPTURED LIVE ON AIR MOMENT BY MOMENT
The desperate moments of the fan, who was in great shock and sorrow after dropping her phone, were recorded second by second by the television cameras broadcasting the match live.