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Mexican protesters clash with police ahead of the 2026 World Cup

Al Jazeera Tuesday 02 June 2026, 04:34 UTC 1 min read
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Protesters at a teachers rally in Mexico clash with police ahead of the 2026 World Cup Mexican protesters clash with police ahead of the 2026 World Cup Teachers marched in Mexico City demanding better pay and pensions, warning of further protests ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Al Jazeera’s Julia Galiano reports police fired tear gas after some demonstrators pushed through barricades near a FIFA fan zone. Published On 2 Jun 2026

Protesters at a teachers rally in Mexico clash with police ahead of the 2026 World Cup Mexican protesters clash with police ahead of the 2026 World Cup Teachers marched in Mexico City demanding better pay and pensions, warning of further protests ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Al Jazeera’s Julia Galiano reports police fired tear gas after some demonstrators pushed through barricades near a FIFA fan zone. Published On 2 Jun 2026
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