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Mexican president says FIFA should reflect on high World Cup ticket prices

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has urged FIFA to reconsider the high cost of tickets for the 2026 World Cup

The Independent UK

The World Cup Returned to Mexico, But More Than 130,000 Missing People Have Not

Many of the people interviewed during the June 11 protest agreed on two points: that Mexico remains a violent country and that the government, rather than helping them, has sought to silence their voices.

Latin Times

Gunmen kill mayor in southern Mexico

Gunmen have assassinated a mayor in Mexico, in the latest attack targeting officials as the troubled country hosts the World Cup, along with the US and Canada.

AAP

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‘Tickets are very expensive’: Mexican president Sheinbaum explains why she did not attend World Cup opener

Claudia Sheinbaum has said she gave her ticket to Mexico’s opening World Cup game to a young female soccer fan

The Guardian - UK

President Trump will not attend US team's World Cup opener

President Donald Trump will miss the United States' World Cup opening match. His schedule is tight, requiring him to be in Washington D.C. for the UFC Freedom 250 event. This is not unprecedented for a host nation's leader. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will lead the U.S. delegation. Andrew Giuliani…

The Economic Times

Mexico's 'missing persons' crisis takes centre stage at the World Cup

The discovery of suspected cartel killing sites and a record number of disappearances has renewed scrutiny of one of Mexico's deepest social wounds.

Euronews

Mothers of Mexico's Missing March on World Cup Eve, Demanding Answers as Globe Watches

On the eve of the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico City, hundreds of families of the disappeared marched down Calzada de Tlalpan demanding justice for more than 133,000 missing people across Mexico.

Latin Times

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President Claudia Sheinbaum Downplays Protest Concerns Ahead of World Cup Opener in Mexico City

"There is no problem. Everyone with a ticket will be able to get there because there are no classes and no office work. Everything is under control. The only recommendation is to leave earlier," Sheinbaum said.

Latin Times

How did Mexico’s president become the world’s most popular leftwing leader?

The long read: Claudia Sheinbaum started as an activist. Now she is Mexico’s president. Has she stayed true to her ideals?

The Guardian - UK

‘Not in our best moment’: strikes and tension temper World Cup buzz in Mexico City

An escalating teachers’ strike and concerns around public perception have left locals with complicated feelings on the eve of the tournament’s opener

The Guardian - US

Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices, says fans 'should chill' about ref denied US entry

The 2026 men's World Cup has been expanded to 48 teams and is the biggest and most ambitious in the event's history, with matches taking place in Mexico, Canada and the United States.

Euronews

FIFA World Cup 2026: Football body's chief Infantino faces questions on eve of tournament

FIFA President Gianni Infantino will address the media before the 2026 World Cup. Concerns linger over high ticket prices and United States immigration policies. Somali referee, Omar Artan was denied entry. Protests are also anticipated in Mexico City with the potential to disrupt the games. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi showed good…

The Economic Times

Mexico World Cup celebrations overshadowed by bubbling social tensions and protests

World Cup celebrations in Mexico are running into wider social tensions as the capital prepares to open its arms to the world

The Independent UK

U.S. Issues World Cup Travel and Safety Advice for Fans Heading to Mexico

The U.S. State Department updated its Mexico travel advisory ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Here's what travelers need to know about safety recommendations, on-the-ground protests, and Mexico's 100,000-strong security deployment.

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Mexico doubles down on security before 2026 World Cup

MEXICO CITY - Thousands of armed police patrol alongside tourists in Mexico City, where authorities say security is under control in the days leading up to the World Cup.

France 24

Striking teachers bring Mexico City to a standstill ahead of World Cup

Thousands of demonstrators blocked a major avenue leading to Mexico City's Azteca Stadium on Tuesday, days before the 2026 World Cup opens at the venue, as teacher-led protests disrupted the capital. The demonstration, organised by a dissident faction of the CNTE teachers' union, followed a week of unrest that President…

Latin Times

President Sheinbaum Hands National Flag to Memo Ochoa and Mexico is Officially World Cup-ready

President Claudia Sheinbaum officially presented the Mexican national flag to El Tri at the CAR facility in Mexico City, with goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa receiving the colors just three days before Mexico's World Cup opener against South Africa.

The Guardian - US

Fifa vice-president Victor Montagliani: ‘MLS can become the second-biggest league in the world. Maybe the biggest’

The Canadian has been tipped as Gianni Infantino’s successor. He defends World Cup ticket prices and explains why the Premier League may soon have a rival

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Latin Times

Mexico-Backed Humanitarian Aid Ship Arrives in Cuba as Díaz-Canel Praises 'Supportive Embrace'

Cuban officials said the vessel brought food and other essential goods intended to help alleviate shortages that have intensified amid prolonged blackouts, fuel scarcity and inflation

Latin Times

Mexico's Olinia 1: Inside Sheinbaum's Bold New EV Solution Amid U.S. Tariffs

President Sheinbaum unveils Olinia 1, Mexico's first domestic EV. Priced at 150,000 pesos, the ultra-affordable urban vehicle arrives amid rising U.S. tariffs.

Latin Times

Mexico CNTE Teachers' Union Reject Government Offer, Prepare for 2026 World Cup Protests

With five days until the World Cup opener, Mexico's CNTE teachers' union rejected the government's first concrete pension proposal, dismissed it as insufficient, and is now expanding its coalition — including the families of the 43 disappeared Ayotzinapa students — while threatening to bring protests directly to Azteca Stadium.

Latin Times

Veracruz Journalist Roxana Guzmán Still Missing 4 Days After Armed Abduction as Authorities Track Vehicle

Four days after armed men abducted journalist Roxana Guzmán from her home in Nanchital, Veracruz, she remains missing. Authorities have identified the vehicle used in the attack but have made no arrests.

The Independent UK

The World Cup looms for Mexico – but is cartel violence under control?

IN FOCUS: Cities in Mexico are preparing to host nearly 1 million people and 13 games in the world’s most-watched sporting competition. But just months after an eruption of violence, do authorities really have organised crime under control, asks Alex Croft

The Guardian - UK

Mexico steps up security at World Cup 2026 fan zone amid growing unrest

Mexico is planning to increase the police and security presence in Mexico City to ensure the World Cup fan festival can go ahead amid growing social unrest

The Independent UK

Mexico’s president helps journalist after fall during football toss

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum surprised reporters at her regular morning press conference on Wednesday (4 June) by tossing a football into the crowd at the end of the briefing.

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