Mexican Parents Criticise Plan to End School Year a Month Early for World Cup
Mexico's government plans to end the current school year about a month earlier to manage traffic, security and tourism flows during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Parents and teacher unions have criticised the plan, calling the curriculum rushed. Officials describe the measure as a one-off adjustment.
Mexico's Ministry of Public Education said schools will close before the 2026 World Cup opener, bringing summer break forward by several weeks. The move is framed as part of security and transport planning in host cities.
Parents and unions have pushed back. They worry important units will be skipped, exam pressure will be concentrated, and lower-income families will face higher childcare costs during a longer summer.
The tournament will be played in three Mexican cities and 13 across the US and Canada. Mexico expects about 3 million visitors and a multi-billion-dollar economic boost.
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