# Soccer: Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, promised the ongoing teacher protests won’t disrupt Thursday’s World Cup opening match against South Africa in the capital of Mexico City. Members of a teachers’ union, demanding salary increases and pension reforms, ran amuck at a fan zone in the city and toppled commemorative players’ statues last week. They threatened protests at the opening match if government doesn’t respond to their demands. Sheinbaum says they will make sure the celebration of the tournament is well-executed in peace and tranquility.
Soccer: Mexico’s president promises peaceful World Cup opener despite teachers’ protests