The Zócalo’s FIFA Fan Fest Reports Full House for the Last Match of the 2026 World Cup
Fans began arriving before six in the morning for the Spain-Argentina final, and by halftime Civil Protection had declared the plaza at full capacity.
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Sheinbaum to Attend World Cup Final; Trump Made the Invitation
Sheinbaum is expected to fly commercial to Sunday’s World Cup final in New York alongside Canada’s Mark Carney, returning to Mexico on Monday.
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People’s Mañanera July 10
President Sheinbaum’s daily press conference, with comments on the recovery of cultural artifacts, the Pato Merlín family, foreign agencies, security, the El Mayo case, Venezuela, Texcoco, the 2026 World Cup, and AI regulation.
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People’s Mañanera July 6
President Sheinbaum’s daily press conference, with comments on the economy, the World Cup, flood prevention in the Valley of Mexico, Pemex and energy sovereignty, Genaro García Luna, and international solidarity with Venezuela.
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It’s Safe to Visit Mexico: Sheinbaum to the United Kingdom
Britain overstated the risk with a travel alert over the Mexico-England match, but Sheinbaum brushed it aside: Mexico is a safe host for the nearly one million fans expected.
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People’s Mañanera July 2
President Sheinbaum’s daily press conference, with comments on solidarity with Venezuela, the USMCA review, the economy, the electric grid, and World Cup safety.
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People’s Mañanera July 1
President Sheinbaum’s daily press conference, with comments on housing in Sinaloa, the INEHRM, the World Cup, the USMCA, and aid to Venezuela.
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FIFA: Corporate State with Market Immunity
FIFA captures sovereign territory through tax exemptions and free infrastructure use; Peña Nieto’s irrevocable concessions shield 2026 World Cup contracts.
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1,000 Security Personnel in Tijuana Guard Iran’s National Team Camp
Mexico is hosting Iran’s World Cup squad in Tijuana after the United States denied them permission to stay on its territory during the 2026 tournament.
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People’s Mañanera June 12
President Sheinbaum’s daily press conference, with comments on the Mexican economy, the 2026 World Cup, social media, and CNTE.
