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As Mexico City readies the World Cup 2026 opener, the Zócalo hosts a massive fan festival while CNTE teacher strikes and other protests loom, prompting security stumbles and a tempered mood about the tournament’s spotlight.
Riot police teargassed teachers marching toward Mexico City’s Zócalo in the second clash in a week, just days before the World Cup Fan Fest and opening match. The CNTE union is demanding salary increases and reversals of pension reforms, warning of massive demonstrations that could disrupt World Cup events if unmet. Officials cited ongoing construction as a reason to keep the square restricted.