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Mexico steps up security at World Cup 2026 fan zone amid growing unrest

The Guardian UK Saturday 06 June 2026, 14:30 UTC By Matt Hughes in Mexico City 1 min read
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Co-host’s government adamant Zócalo event will go ahead100,000 expected at official fan festival for kick-offMexico is planning to increase the police and security presence around Zócalo plaza in Mexico City to ensure the World Cup fan festival can go ahead amid growing social unrest and public protests. Much of the city’s historic centre, including the Catedral Metropolitana and the Aztec ruin Templo Mayor, is locked down, but the government of President Claudia Sheinbaum is adamant Zócalo...

  • Co-host’s government adamant Zócalo event will go ahead

  • 100,000 expected at official fan festival for kick-off

Mexico is planning to increase the police and security presence around Zócalo plaza in Mexico City to ensure the World Cup fan festival can go ahead amid growing social unrest and public protests.

Much of the city’s historic centre, including the Catedral Metropolitana and the Aztec ruin Templo Mayor, is locked down, but the government of President Claudia Sheinbaum is adamant Zócalo will remain open throughout the tournament.

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