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Mexico City’s World Cup Dream Shadowed by Strikes and Unease

June 11, 2026 by María Castellano

Teachers’ strikes and public tension cloud Mexico City’s World Cup opener preparations. What the Zócalo buzz masks about the mood on the ground.

The story so far. The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs 11 June to 19 July across the USA,…

By James Whitmore

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