Mexico is hoping for an economic windfall when it hosts matches including the opening game of the 2026 World Cup, but the capital’s iconic street vendors see not only opportunity but dangers.
“The expectation is zero,” said Alejandra Zarazua, who fears she will be evicted from her normal spot near the Azteca Stadium where she sells Mexican gelatin desserts.
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