On Monday, June 1, 2026, the Mexican Secretariat of Public Education (SEP) confirmed that there will be no classes on Thursday, June 11, 2026, to coincide with the opening of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico City. This decision was shared by Clara Brugada, Head of Government of Mexico City, who said the SEP \u201cput on the jersey\u201d for Mexico\u2019s first match against South Africa.<\/p>\n
The suspension applies exclusively to public schools at the basic, secondary, and upper secondary levels in Mexico City. Mario Delgado, Secretary of Education, informed Brugada about the official class suspension for the day of the World Cup inauguration at the Estadio Ciudad de M\u00e9xico.<\/p>\n
Brugada emphasized that the break is only for June 11, the day of the opening match. She also revealed plans to watch the game at the FIFA Fan Fest in the Z\u00f3calo alongside Mexico City\u2019s president, Claudia Sheinbaum.<\/p>\n
In a gesture promoting women\u2019s participation, both Brugada and Sheinbaum donated their World Cup opening match tickets to a pull-up contest exclusively for women. The tickets were awarded to Yolett Cervantes Cuaquehua from Veracruz and Brianna Ameli Medina Cort\u00e9s from Iztapalapa.<\/p>\n
Regarding other host cities, Brugada noted that Mario Delgado will clarify if class suspensions will extend to Monterrey and Guadalajara. Notably, the Estadio Guadalajara will host its first match on June 11, featuring South Korea vs. Czech Republic, while Estadio Monterrey\u2019s inaugural game is scheduled for Sunday, June 14, between Sweden and Tunisia.<\/p>\n
For students and families, this \u201cpuente\u201d (long weekend) offers a chance to celebrate Mexico\u2019s World Cup kickoff, but keep an eye out for official announcements about other cities\u2019 school schedules.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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