
Mexico ends school year early as World Cup and heat wave loom
Mexico will end its school year six weeks early on June 5 to accommodate hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup and an expected extraordinary heat wave, with the next academic year starting August 31 after two weeks of strengthened learning. The World Cup runs June 11–July 19, with Mexico hosting 13 matches, and officials say the change preserves the curriculum and international commitments amid rising temperatures, including record heat in Hermosillo.













