On June 11, 2026, groups of searching mothers marched in Mexico City near Estadio Ciudad de México as the World Cup opened.
The searching mothers placed banners and photos of the disappeared at the Ángel de la Independencia. They chanted slogans such as “No están solos” and “Hasta encontrarles” while fans celebrated Mexico’s victory.
The groups reached the stadium surroundings but were stopped by riot police. SSC officers blocked their passage at the last mile perimeter.
The CNTE and transport workers staged roadblocks on Calzada de Tlalpan and the Mexico-Cuernavaca highway. Several Metro stations closed temporarily due to the marches.
Some foreign tourists said they expected a festive atmosphere but encountered protests in the historic center.
