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

Teachers associated with CNTE union were marching toward Zocalo for salary raises and reversal of pension laws

Riot police fired teargas at teachers who were marching toward Mexico City's historic Zocalo plaza, just days before the square is expected to host the 2026 World Cup Fan Fest". The incident is the second time police have clashed with teachers in the past week, and more conflict is likely as Mexico City prepares to hold the opening game of the Fifa World Cup on 11 June.

This event will have to be suspended," Filiberto Frausto, a union leader, told AFP, which witnessed police firing teargas on 1 June. A cause like ours should be far above - it's far more important than a little bit of distraction and fun."