Mexico cancels plan to cut school year for World Cup after backlash

"The World Cup tournament, hosted jointly by Mexico, the United States and Canada, kicks off on June 11 when Mexico take on South Africa at home in Mexico City. Sheinbaum also guaranteed conditions of security necessary for the games as well as the completion of public works projects started before the tournament, particularly additions to the Azteca stadium and the Mexico City International Airport."

Mexico will keep the school calendar as originally planned, with classes ending July 15 and resuming August 31. The government cancelled plans to shorten the school year about 40 days early after widespread backlash from parents, think tanks, and local authorities. Education officials met to gather input and consider options following President Claudia Sheinbaum’s scepticism about the proposal. The decision aims to preserve the usual six-week vacation period, with some students potentially starting early while others follow the prior schedule. The earlier plan was linked to heatwave concerns and was rejected by some states. The World Cup begins June 11, and the government guaranteed security conditions and completion of public works, including Azteca stadium upgrades and airport additions.

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