Mexico World Cup Opening Faces Protest Threats Over Teacher Demands
Mexico's opening match of the 2026 World Cup may see protests if the government doesn't address demands from a teachers' union regarding salary raises and pension reforms. The union has threatened demonstrations.
A teachers’ union has threatened demonstrations at Thursday’s (June 11, 2026) opening game between Mexico and South Africa in the capital if the government doesn’t respond to demands for salary raises and pension reforms.