Strikes and Tension Dampen World Cup Excitement in Mexico City

As the 2026 World Cup approaches, Mexico City's historic Zócalo has been transformed into a massive fan festival. However, an escalating teachers' strike and concerns over public perception have left locals with mixed feelings on the eve of the tournament's opener. The iconic square, once the center of the Aztec universe, now hosts a giant video screen for football fans, but the off-pitch tensions are palpable.

The strike, which has disrupted daily life, contrasts sharply with the celebratory a...