Is Mexico City the craziest sports city? Inside the guarded fortress & street celebrations

Mexico City is the heart of the World Cup.
Mexico City is the heart of the World Cup.Xavier Duarte/MEI / Sipa Press / Profimedia

In the opening episode of the new World Cup Questions series, we head straight to the heart of the 2026 World Cup host city - vibrant Mexico City. As the tournament kicks off, we seek to answer a burning question: Is Mexico City the wildest sports destination in the world?

This episode takes you through the stark contrast between the strict security measures that have turned the city and stadium into an armed fortress, ongoing protests by local teachers, and the absolute football frenzy and celebrations erupting in the streets and at the famous Mercado Coyoacán market.

You’ll hear the voices of Scottish fans desperately searching for tickets, join us in tasting local specialities, and experience a wild Mexican fiesta that not even a sudden giant tropical storm - unexpectedly disrupting the crowd’s revelry - can stop.

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