In Mexico City, protestors have obstructed access to the Azteca Stadium, the scheduled venue for the opening match of the 2026 World Cup between Mexico and South Africa. The teachers’ union is demanding a salary increase. The tournament is set to take place across the USA, Canada, and Mexico from June 11th to July 19th.
Organizers of the 2026 World Cup in Mexico are facing an unforeseen obstacle, as reported by Reforma. Demonstrators in Mexico City have blocked entry to the Azteca Stadium, where the inaugural 2026 World Cup match between Mexico and South Africa is slated to occur. The educational workers’ union, advocating for improved wages, is at the forefront of this protest.
This will mark the third time Mexico hosts the FIFA World Cup, having previously held the prestigious tournament in 1970 and 1986. During those events, the Mexican national team achieved its best performance, reaching the quarter-finals.
The 2026 World Cup will be jointly hosted by three nations: the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with the competition running from June 11th to July 19th. However, a separate issue unrelated to the hosting arrangements has recently emerged. The US denied entry to Somali referee Omar Artan, who was expected to officiate matches during the tournament. Furthermore, a shooting incident near the England team’s training camp in Kansas City resulted in nine injuries.
Previously, we reported on Mexico City’s preparations for the 2026 World Cup, an event anticipated to draw significant global fan and tourist interest. As part of these preparations, city authorities concentrated on enhancing infrastructure and arranging cultural events to ensure a pleasant experience for visitors. Considerable emphasis was placed on personnel training, with over 100,000 individuals completing a specialized program.
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