Mexico City police teargas teachers’ protest 10 days before World Cup

Clash began when teachers broke through metal barrier at entrance to Zocalo plaza, where fans will watch game

Mexico City police hurled teargas at protesting teachers to keep them from reaching the historic square where the “Fan fest” for the 2026 World Cup is under construction, according to AFP journalists.

The clash started when teachers broke through one of the metal barriers that have been set up at the entrance to the Zocalo plaza, a block from the government palace and a giant screen where fans will watch Mexico’s first World Cup game on 11 June.