Celebrations clash with social tensions in Mexico ahead of World Cup
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Police block an avenue to prevent protesting teachers from marching to the stadium that will host the opening match of the FIFA World Cup in Mexico City, Tuesday, June 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)Striking teachers march toward the stadium that will host the opening match of the FIFA World Cup in Mexico City, Tuesday, June 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)Shoppers stand in front of balloon flags of countries participating in the FIFA World Cup finals at a shopping center in Guadalajara, Mexico, Tuesday, June 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)A National Guard officer stands guard outside a stadium that will host FIFA World Cup matches in Guadalajara, Mexico, Tuesday, June 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)A cyclist passes by a photo of Mexico's national soccer team players in Mexico City, Tuesday, June 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)
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Police block an avenue to prevent protesting teachers from marching to the stadium that will host the opening match of the FIFA World Cup in Mexico City, Tuesday, June 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)