Watch: Protesters topple World Cup player statues in Mexico City
Protesters have toppled over World Cup player statues installed in Mexico City, just days ahead of the tournament start. The demonstrators are a group of teachers demanding higher wages, and they say they will disrupt the matches if the federal government does not convene with them to discuss their demands.
The 2026 Fifa World Cup kicks off in Mexico City on 11 June.
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