As Mexico prepares to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, stadium upgrades and infrastructure projects are colliding with local struggles over water, land, housing, and environmental protection. From Mexico City to Monterrey and Guadalajara, residents are challenging what they see as an extractive model of mega-event development.
Streule, Monika (2026) Across Mexico, World Cup 2026 projects are putting communities and ecosystems under pressure. Play the Game.
