Tournament-related construction projects in Mexico City have mainly increased daily frustrations, adding to a general feeling of apathy — if not antipathy — among locals toward the World Cup.

FIFA World Cup celebrations in Mexico are running into wider social tensions as the capital prepares to open its arms to the world in the opening ceremonies.

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Escalating protests and social tensions in Mexico's capital threaten to derail FIFA World Cup celebrations on the eve of the opening ceremony as protesters…