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World Cup Venue Estadio Azteca Damaged in Mexico City Earthquake

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The Estadio Azteca in Mexico City sustained significant damage as a result of the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that hit the Mexican capital.

Emilio Leon of Fox Sports (via USA Today's Kevin Spain) shared a photo of the Azteca's exterior, which appears to show a fracture in the stadium's facade:

Emilio León

Debido al sismo acontenxio hace minutos en la Ciudad de México, el Estadio Azteca se ha fracturado. @FOXSportsMX https://t.co/LMy34utqPl

2017-9-19 18:43:56

According to CNN's Steve Almasy and Darran Simon, at least 42 people have died from the earthquake.