Celebrations clash with social tensions in Mexico ahead of World Cup
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Aztln Tenochtitlan plays ulama, a traditional Mesoamerican ball game dating back to pre-Hispanic times in Mexico City, Tuesday, June 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)Police block an avenue to prevent protesting teachers from marching to the stadium that will host the opening match of the FIFA World Cup in Mexico City, Tuesday, June 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)Fences block teachers from setting up camp in the Zocalo as they protest for salary increases in Mexico City, Tuesday, June 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)A dancer performs along Reforma Avenue in Mexico City, Saturday, June 6, 2026 ahead of the FIFA World Cup. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo)Striking teachers march toward the stadium that will host the opening match of the FIFA World Cup in Mexico City, Tuesday, June 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)
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Aztln Tenochtitlan plays ulama, a traditional Mesoamerican ball game dating back to pre-Hispanic times in Mexico City, Tuesday, June 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)