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Mexico City Prepares Paseo de la Reforma for Mexico vs. England World Cup Match
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Mexico City Prepares Paseo de la Reforma for Mexico vs. England World Cup Match

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Mexico City authorities are installing large screens and barriers along Paseo de la Reforma for the Mexico vs. England World Cup match.
  • Vehicle traffic on central Reforma lanes is closed, and Metrobús Line 7 buses are rerouting to side lanes.
  • Local businesses expect normal operations, with some planning to broadcast the game.

Mexico City's iconic Paseo de la Reforma is undergoing a transformation as authorities prepare for the highly anticipated Mexico vs. England World Cup match. Large screens are being installed, and metal barriers are being erected around Metrobús stops to manage the crowds expected to gather.

Central lanes of Reforma are closed to vehicular traffic, forcing Metrobús Line 7 buses to reroute and pick up passengers from the sidewalks. The installation of screens, including a particularly large one near the "Estela de Luz" monument, has altered the usual flow of the avenue. Signage has been placed to guide attendees to different viewing zones.

Yes, we will be here to serve you, we will even broadcast the match, whether you want to watch it here or come when it's over.

— bar managerA bar manager on Génova street in the Zona Rosa discusses business expectations for the day of the match.

Despite the preparations, pedestrian access around the Angel of Independence and Reforma remains open. Local merchants, both established and informal, anticipate a busy day. A bar manager on Génova street in the Zona Rosa expressed readiness to serve patrons, even planning to broadcast the match. A candy and soda vendor on Reforma stated that business would continue as usual, acknowledging that while it gets crowded, sales are good.

We work every day, and tomorrow [today] everything is normal. It gets heavy, yes, but at the end of the day, you sell.

— Carlos, candy and soda vendorA street vendor on Paseo de la Reforma shares his outlook on business during the event.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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