Mexico’s preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026 have suffered a major setback after striking teachers destroyed and burned giant football-themed statues in Mexico City. The incident happened just days before the capital is set to host the opening match of the tournament.

Mexico City police hurled tear gas at protesting teachers to keep them from reaching the historic square where the "Fan fest" for the 2026 World Cup is under construction,…

En la jornada de este martes 2 de junio hubo bloqueo de vías en Ciudad de México. Docentes reclaman mejoras salariales.

Teachers associated with the CNTE union are calling for salary raises and the reversal of pension laws

MEXICO CITY, June 3 — Protesting teachers toppled towering statues of football players on Mexico City’s main promenade yesterday and threatened growing protests before the...

Protesting teachers toppled towering statues of football players on Mexico City's main promenade Tuesday and threatened growing protests

»Wenn es keine Lösung gibt, rollt der Ball nicht«: Die Proteste der Lehrkräfte in der mexikanischen Hauptstadt spitzen sich zu. Die Gewerkschaft droht mit Massendemonstrationen…

Mexico’s preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026 have suffered a major setback after striking teachers destroyed and burned giant football-themed statues in Mexico City. The…

Eight days before the World Cup, mass protests in Mexico City by teachers and retired judges, road closures and last-minute construction work caused chaos in the capital.

Mexiko-Stadt (dpa) - Eine Woche vor der Eröffnungsfeier der Fußball-Weltmeisterschaft am 11. Juni im legendären Aztekenstadion in Mexiko-Stadt erlebt die mexikanische Hauptstadt…

MEXICO CITY, June 5 — Just one week before the World Cup opening ceremony on June 11 at Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium, the Mexican capital is facing a wave of protests that...

With the eyes of the football world about to turn to Mexico, the country's most combative teachers' union has chosen the World Cup

Sindicato de educadores agita el ambiente en México cuando solo faltan unos días para el Mundial 2026.