June 8 (UPI) -- Thousands of teachers continue to block streets and maintain an encampment in Mexico City's historic center just days before the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as negotiations with the federal government remain deadlocked. Mexican educators have sought to use the visibility of the tournament to pressure President Claudia Sheinbaum's administration for higher wages and pension reforms. The National Coordinator of Education Workers, known by its Spanish acronym CNTE,