Line 2 Metro closure disrupts access to Mexico City Stadium on 2026 World Cup opening day

Several stations on Metro Line 2 reported closures on June 11, despite Director Adrián Rubalcava assuring service would be ready for the 2026 World Cup start.

Motorcyclists offered rides from Metro Revolución to Allende station for 120 pesos to fill the service gap.

Videos shared on social media captured voices offering the alternative transport.

The Metro director had stated that Line 2 would be operational on Thursday, June 11.

Affected stations included Hidalgo, Bellas Artes, Zócalo, Pino Suárez, Allende and Chabacano.

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Searching mothers protesting in Mexico City near the stadium during the 2026 World Cup opening.
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Searching Mothers protest in Mexico City during 2026 World Cup opening

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On June 11, 2026, groups of searching mothers marched in Mexico City near Estadio Ciudad de México as the World Cup opened.

The Mexico City Metro announced the closure of three additional stations on Line 2 starting today, May 29, 2026, due to rehabilitation works ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

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As part of the continuing rehabilitation of Mexico City Metro Line 2 for the 2026 World Cup—following earlier closures at stations like Tasqueña, Viaducto, and others in April—Portales and Nativitas stations will close from May 1 until further notice for platform works. The line will operate in two circuits over the May 1-3 weekend, with RTP buses covering affected sections.

Nuevo León government began tests of the Monterrey Metro Line 6 monorail on April 29, sparking social media criticism over its low speed and safety. Users question the project promised for the 2026 World Cup. Samuel García also faces reminders of an investigation into alleged resource diversion.

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Members of the Frente Nacional para el Rescate del Campo Mexicano threatened to block airports in Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey ahead of the 2026 World Cup opening.

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