Metro and Light Rail Closures Disrupt Travel for World Cup Inaugural Match

Closures on Metro Line 2 and the Light Rail system significantly complicated travel for fans attempting to reach the Estadio Ciudad de México for the World Cup's inaugural match.

Earlier in the day, the Light Rail offered direct services from Tasqueña, but access was restricted to those with match tickets, only allowing travel to El Vergel. From El Vergel, fans had to walk to the sports venue as the Estadio Azteca station remained closed. There was no service in the opposite direction.

Fans without tickets faced further challenges. They intended to take the Trolebús towards Perisur from Calzada de Tlalpan, but this line was also shut down due to ongoing demonstrations. Around 11:35 AM, the Electric Transport Service (STE) announced the suspension of all services on the line, citing unsafe conditions. The disruptions were exacerbated by vandalism attributed to protesters outside the stadium, who reportedly threw objects at the tracks and damaged stations. Broken glass and dislodged security fences thrown onto the train tracks were also reported.

Earlier, the Metro had reported closures on various stations. By 9 AM, disruptions affected the Hidalgo-Xola section and the Ermita station. Line 3 saw closures at Hidalgo and Universidad, while Line 1's Pino Suárez station was also impacted. Some of these stations were reopened as the day progressed.

Despite the World Cup's start, renovation work continued. Chabacano station remained closed for ongoing construction, though San Antonio Abad reopened to the public, work on its platform persisted. Zócalo and Allende stations were closed, but personnel were seen working on scaffolding with materials present.