Teachers represented by the CNTE union are continuing large-scale protests in Mexico City and warning they could disrupt World Cup-related activities if their demands are not addressed. Workers are seeking significant salary increases and the repeal of pension reforms they say have harmed educators. The dispute highlights the political influence of organized labor in Mexico and demonstrates how unions can leverage major international events to amplify their demands.
See "‘The ball won’t roll’: Mexico’s striking teachers threaten to disrupt World Cup days before kick-off", Oscar Lopez, The Guardian, June 3, 2026