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Protesters Turn Highway into Pitch, Criticize World Cup Focus

3/29/2026

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On March 28, 2026, protesters in Mexico City turned a highway into a football pitch.
They criticized World Cup preparations as overshadowing urgent local needs while wearing team jerseys.
The protest coincided with a World Cup warm-up against Portugal, prompting authorities to deploy over 4,000 emergency personnel.
Mexico will co-host the World Cup with the United States and Canada from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

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Story summary

On March 28, 2026, protesters in Mexico City turned a highway into a football pitch.
They criticized World Cup preparations as overshadowing urgent local needs while wearing team jerseys.
The protest coincided with a World Cup warm-up against Portugal, prompting authorities to deploy over 4,000 emergency personnel.
Mexico will co-host the World Cup with the United States and Canada from June 11 to July 19, 2026.