A crush to get into an overcrowded fan zone in the centre of Mexico City and protests near the stadium made for a chaotic day that contrasted with the festive atmosphere inside the Azteca.

Thousands of Mexican teachers and activists blocked roads to Azteca Stadium ahead of the 2026 World Cup opener, demanding pay raises and protesting

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…