Thousands Protest Outside World Cup Opening Ceremony in Mexico City NYT > World News di: Maria Abi-Habib · David Shortell · Cyntia Barrera Díaz and Emiliano Rodríguez Mega 11 Giugno 2026 ore 23:29 At least 18,000 people protested on Thursday as the capital hosted the first match of the tournament, though the demonstrations appeared to be largely peaceful. © Luis Antonio Rojas for The New York TimesStriking teachers shut down traffic along Paseo de la Reforma, one of Mexico City’s main thoroughfares, last week ahead of the World Cup.