World Cup 2026: Thousands of protesters block access to opening match stadium in Mexico City

Thousands of protesters blocked the main access to Mexico City's Aztec Stadium on Tuesday, where the opening ceremony and match of the 2026 World Cup are scheduled for Thursday. The protests, led by a dissident group from the education union CNTE, demand salary increases and the repeal of a pension law. President Claudia Sheinbaum called the protests a 'provocation' but has not ordered police repression.