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&apos;s Tepito neighbourhood on June 5, 2026. The field is nicknamed the Maracanã of Tepito, in reference to the famed Brazilian stadium, after the Brazilian national team played a pick-up game here dur...