On Thursday, June 18, 2026, the state of Jalisco will suspend classes across all educational levels to allow families to enjoy a historic World Cup moment. Governor Pablo Lemus Navarro confirmed this decision via a video message on his Facebook account, highlighting that the Mexican national soccer team will play for the first time ever in Guadalajara during a World Cup.

The match between Mexico and South Korea will take place at Estadio Guadalajara on Thursday night, marking a significant event for local fans. The governor emphasized that while schools will be closed, all government sectors will continue to operate normally that day.

This move follows the kickoff of the 2026 World Cup on Thursday, June 11, in Mexico City. Claudia Sheinbaum, the city’s president, also announced that public and private activities could shift to remote work, and students at all levels would not attend classes during the tournament.

The school year in Mexico is scheduled to end on July 15, 2026. This temporary pause in classes reflects an effort to balance education with the cultural and social excitement surrounding the World Cup, encouraging community participation in this global event.