Mexico is ramping up security ahead of Sunday’s World Cup Round of 16 clash against England after celebrations earlier this week turned deadly.

Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada announced Friday that officials would double security and restrict crowd sizes at the Angel of Independence and a festival in the city’s main square, according to ESPN.

The measures come after four people died during the celebrations that followed Mexico’s 2-0 win over Ecuador at Estadio Azteca, which sent the host nation into the knockout stage.

City officials said three people died from asphyxiation, while another died from cardiac arrest after an epileptic seizure.

During the game, the celebrations were enough to cause an artificial earthquake, with both goals activating seismic sensors across Mexico City.

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