Fans at the Munich stadum during the Nations League final

A football fan died after falling from the stands during the Nations League final between Spain and Portugal at the Allianz Arena in Munich on Sunday, June 8, 2025.

The man, reported to be from the Garmisch-Partenkirchen district in Bavaria, fell from the middle tier of the stadium into the lower tier and landed on a staircase in the media area.

Emergency medical personnel responded swiftly, but the fan was pronounced dead at the scene at 00:06 CET.

Munich police have launched an investigation into the incident but stated there is “no evidence to suggest foul play.”

In a statement, UEFA described what ensued during the final.

“There was a medical emergency at the Munich Arena, and despite the best efforts of the medical team, the person sadly passed away at 00:06. Our thoughts are with their loved ones at this difficult time,” the statement read.

The tragic incident cast a shadow over Portugal’s dramatic 5-3 penalty shootout victory over Spain, after the match ended 2-2 in regular time.

Spain head coach, Luis de la Fuente, expressed his condolences following the match.

“I want to show my deepest condolences because a fan has died. It reminds us of what is important in life,” he said.

Portugal coach, Roberto Martinez, described the death as an “extremely sad news,” while a spokesperson for the Portuguese national team said the incident “casts a shadow on our victory.”

UEFA and stadium authorities are expected to review safety procedures in the aftermath of the incident.

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