Mexicans Feel Disconnected from World Cup Amidst Construction Frustrations
Many Mexicans report a lack of connection to the upcoming World Cup, with tournament-related construction in Mexico City primarily causing daily frustrations and a general sense of apathy.
<img alt="A group of young men play soccer on a field beneath the lights." height="349" src="https://i.cbc.ca/ais/f1f3a0e3-fa06-44a9-aa87-0da94b3a1019,1781042948566/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%28308%2C730%2C3539%2C1990%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29" title="League play unfolds in Mexico City's Tepito neighbourhood on June 5, 2026. The field is nicknamed the Maracanรฃ of Tepito, in reference to the famed Brazilian stadium, after the Brazilian national team played a pick-up game here dur...