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.

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,…

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