MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 24.Jul.2025, Words: 287) — Three out of 4 residents of Mexico City, also commonly known as Chilangos, believe recent protests will not affect Mexico City’s existing bid to host the 2026 World Cup.
Less than a year before the 2026 World Cup, and as Mexico City prepares to welcome thousands of international visitors, a poll by Polister reveals the opinions of Mexico City residents regarding recent local tensions in Roma and Condesa over gentrification and how an uptick in these protests — accompanied by violent acts against properties — could impact the world’s most popular football event.
