MEXICO CITY — Born in 1986, the last time Mexico hosted a World Cup, Eduardo Marin likes to joke that he’s measured his life not in years, but in soccer tournaments.
Fans queue to enter the FIFA Fan Fest in Mexico City on June 11 ahead of the opening match of the FIFA World Cup between Mexico and South Africa. Many Mexicans say they feel excluded despite the tournament's return to the country, citing high ticket prices, paid television access and strict commercial restrictions.
Fans celebrate Mexico's victory over South Africa on June 11 during during a public viewing of the opening game of the FIFA World Cup in Plaza Garibaldi, Mexico City.
A drone view shows fans during a public viewing of the opening game of the FIFA World Cup on June 11 in Plaza Garibaldi in Mexico City. Many Mexicans say they feel excluded despite the tournament's return to the country, citing high ticket prices, paid television access and strict commercial restrictions.
Fans queue to enter the FIFA Fan Fest in Mexico City on June 11 ahead of the opening match of the FIFA World Cup between Mexico and South Africa. Many Mexicans say they feel excluded despite the tournament's return to the country, citing high ticket prices, paid television access and strict commercial restrictions.
Fans celebrate Mexico's victory over South Africa on June 11 during during a public viewing of the opening game of the FIFA World Cup in Plaza Garibaldi, Mexico City.
A drone view shows fans during a public viewing of the opening game of the FIFA World Cup on June 11 in Plaza Garibaldi in Mexico City. Many Mexicans say they feel excluded despite the tournament's return to the country, citing high ticket prices, paid television access and strict commercial restrictions.
