Mexico prepares for World Cup opening match amid protests

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: June 9, 2026Country: Mexico

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Mexico prepares for World Cup opening match amid protests

Mexico is finalizing preparations for the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. Teachers' protests and encampments are disrupting movement near key fan zones. The preparations continue amid ongoing protests in the city center. The article was published on June 9, 2026.

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