Also known as: President Claudia Sheinbaum · Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum
Mexican President addressing World Cup preparations, teacher protests, and school year changes in 2026.
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… assess cutting school year short for World Cup By AFP May 12, 2026 07:05 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Handout photo released by the Mexican Presidency press office of Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum …
After backlash, Mexico to reassess cutting school year short for World CupCitizen Digital
… JUNG YEON-JE / AFP Audio By Vocalize Around 50,000 fans of K-pop superstars BTS gathered outside Mexico's National Palace on Wednesday to get a look at the group, who waved to the crowd from a balcony after meeting with President Claudia Sheinbaum. …
K-pop stars BTS draw 50,000-strong crowd in MexicoSpain and Argentina will face off in the 2026 World Cup final at New York/New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026. Argentina seeks to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups, while Spain pursue a second title after winning in 2010; it is likely Lionel Messi's final World Cup appearance.
19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spain and Argentina will face off in the 2026 World Cup final at New York/New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026. Argentina seeks to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups, while Spain pursue a second title after winning in 2010; it is likely Lionel Messi's final World Cup appearance.
19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England defeated France 6-4 in the 2026 World Cup third-place match in Miami on Saturday, with Kylian Mbappe scoring his 22nd goal of the tournament to become the all-time leading scorer. Argentina and Spain advance to the World Cup final in New Jersey on Sunday.
19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Argentina and Spain face off in the World Cup final on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, with Argentina seeking back-to-back titles and Spain pursuing a second crown. The match marks the likely final World Cup appearance for Argentina's Lionel Messi, 39.
19 July 2026 · The Standard →
US President Donald Trump will present the World Cup trophy alongside FIFA chief Gianni Infantino at the final between Spain and Argentina in New Jersey on Sunday. Trump previously drew controversy by calling FIFA to request a red card suspension for USA striker Folarin Balogun.
19 July 2026 · The Standard →
Argentina and Spain are making final preparations for Sunday's World Cup final in New Jersey, with Argentina seeking to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups, and Spain trying to win a second title after winning in 2010. The final will be attended by more than 80,000 spectators at MetLife Stadium, including US President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.
18 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Shakira performed the tournament's official song at the World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico City before a crowd of 80,000, while outside the stadium fans and protesters clashed with police. Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 in the opening match, and access to the official fan zone in Zocalo plaza was hampered by metal barriers erected to prevent protesting teachers from reaching the area.
12 June 2026 · The Standard →
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is set to hold a rare press conference in Mexico City on the eve of the 2026 World Cup, facing tough questions about sky-high ticket prices and a US immigration crackdown that has barred a top African referee, fans, and team officials from entering the country.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA President Gianni Infantino will hold a rare press conference in Mexico City ahead of the 2026 World Cup, where he is expected to face questions about ticket prices and US immigration restrictions that have barred a top African referee, fans and team officials from entering the country.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
Former Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador accused Washington of using "interventionist and unscrupulous practices" to bolster Mexico's right-wing opposition and weaken his leftist political movement, amid escalating US–Mexico tensions under President Claudia Sheinbaum.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she would not "fall into the trap" of cracking down on protests days before Mexico hosts the World Cup opening game on June 11. Protesting teachers toppled statues on Mexico City's main promenade and have threatened further protests if the government does not address their labor demands.
4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum said the government will reassess a plan to end the school year about 40 days early on June 5 (instead of July 15) after backlash from parents, think tanks and local authorities. Education Secretary Mario Delgado had announced the early closure, citing the World Cup and a heat wave as reasons.
12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Around 50,000 fans of BTS gathered outside Mexico's National Palace on Wednesday to see the group, who waved from a balcony after meeting President Claudia Sheinbaum. The group will perform three stadium shows in Mexico City with over 135,000 tickets sold.
7 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →