Tourists and locals pass by barricades erected to prevent disruptions from demonstrations at the Zocalo, Mexico City’s historic center square, on June 10, 2026, the day before the city was to host the World Cup opener. For many Mexicans, the World Cup is a chance to show the world that it is a thriving, cosmopolitan country. But for the protesters, it is a chance to show how far Mexico still has to go to provide security and equality for average citizens. (Luis Antonio Rojas/The New York…
