Gentrification by Design: The FIFA World Cup's Hidden Agenda in Mexico City As the world prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co hosted by Canada, the United States, and Mexico, concerns are growing about the impact on local residents.
Beneath the gleaming façade of new stadiums and infrastructure, a deeper crisis is unfolding: gentrification. In Mexico City's Tacubaya neighborhood, long time tenants like L. M.
are facing eviction at an alarming rate. According to data from the International Habitat Coalition, every 48 hours, three rental units are pulled off the market in Mexico City.