Mexico ends school year early for World Cup amid heat wave
Mexico will end the school year 40 days early on June 5, partly due to a heatwave affecting several states and the upcoming World Cup. Education Secretary Mario Delgado announced the decision on Friday in Sonora, noting that authorities may move up the next academic year from August 31 to compensate. The tournament, co-hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada, begins June 11 with Mexico vs. South Africa in Mexico City. President Claudia Sheinbaum initially called the move a proposal when Delgado announced it Thursday. Families are scrambling to arrange childcare.
Key facts
- School year ends June 5, 40 days early
- Decision partly due to heatwave and World Cup
- Mario Delgado announced in Sonora on Friday
- Next academic year may start earlier than August 31
- World Cup co-hosted by Mexico, US, Canada
- Tournament kicks off June 11 with Mexico vs. South Africa
- President Sheinbaum initially called it a proposal
- Families scrambling for childcare
Entities
Locations
- Mexico
- Sonora
- Mexico City
- United States
- Canada
- South Africa