In Mexico City, police clashed with protesting teachers who attempted to reach the Zocalo plaza, where preparations for the 2026 World Cup Fan Fest are ongoing. The protest began when teachers from a dissident faction of the CNTE (National Coordinator of Education Workers) breached metal barriers set up by authorities. Riot police, stationed behind tall barricades, responded by deploying teargas to disperse the crowd. Union leader Filiberto Frausto emphasized the significance of the teachers' demands for salary increases and the reversal of pension laws, arguing that their cause is far more important than the World Cup celebrations. The protest escalated when a teacher was injured by an unidentified projectile, requiring medical attention. Frausto warned that if their demands are not met, they could mobilize millions of teachers to the capital during the World Cup, potentially disrupting the event. This clash highlights the growing tensions between the government and educators in Mexico, as the country prepares to host the prestigious football tournament.