Mexico City floods threaten 2026 World Cup opening ceremony
Severe storms battered the capital, leaving roads submerged and trees downed around the stadium area. Authorities had previously issued weather alerts, but the intensity of the hail and rain raised concerns about accessibility for the event.
Traffic on major avenues like Insurgentes slowed significantly as fans faced difficult conditions ahead of the kickoff.
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