Boy, 8, Dies After Becoming Unresponsive During World Cup Watch Party

Published
June 18, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
El Segundo, California
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Incident type
Drowning

Summary

Drowning El Segundo California in El Segundo, California: An eight‐year‐old boy named Taylor Thach became unresponsive during a World Cup watch party at a home in El Segundo, California, around 7:30 p.m. on Friday, June 12. First responders attempted life‐saving measures before transporting him to Harbor‐UCLA Medical Center, where he later died. Police say the signs point to accidental drowning and an autopsy is pending.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Taylor Thach Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

Boy, 8, Dies After Becoming Unresponsive During World Cup Watch Party

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