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Mexico City Shuts Down for World Cup Opener
10 Jun
Summary
- School classes suspended in Mexico City on June 11 for World Cup opener.
- Federal workers in the capital city will work remotely.
- Decree aims to improve mobility and safety for the tournament's start.
On Tuesday, Mexico City's president Claudia Sheinbaum announced that school classes would be suspended on June 11. This measure is intended to alleviate traffic concerns during the nation's World Cup opener, which Mexico is co-hosting.
Federal workers in the capital city will be directed to work from home. The government issued a decree stating the goal is to enhance mobility, road safety, and accessibility for both residents and visiting tourists during the 2026 FIFA World Cup inauguration.
Non-essential administrative activities in the public sector are to be conducted remotely. The private and social sectors are also strongly urged to implement similar remote working arrangements to support this initiative.
Earlier, the Ministry of Public Education had considered moving the school year's end due to heatwaves and the World Cup, but this plan was later reversed. Mexico's first match is scheduled for Thursday against South Africa at the Estadio Azteca.
