12.05.2026 14:21
Due to the 2026 FIFA World Cup and extreme heat, the decision to close schools early in Mexico had been made. Mexico's Secretary of Education Mario Delgado announced in a statement that the decision has been canceled. It was announced that the school year will end as planned on July 15.
The decision to close schools early in Mexico due to the 2026 FIFA World Cup and extreme heat has been canceled. The official statement on the matter came from Mexico's Minister of Education, Mario Delgado.
EDUCATION CALENDAR WILL NOT CHANGE
Mexico's Minister of Education, Mario Delgado, announced in a statement that the 2025-2026 academic calendar will proceed as planned.
In a post on his X account, Delgado said, "After a collective negotiation process and in response to our President's call, it has been agreed to preserve the 2025-2026 academic calendar and conclude the term on July 15 as planned."
WORLD CUP AND HEAT WERE CITED
In a statement last week, Mario Delgado had announced that the academic year would end on June 5. The reasons given for the decision were the ongoing extreme heat wave affecting the country and the organization of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
WORLD CUP TO BE HELD IN THREE COUNTRIES
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The major event is scheduled to take place between June 11 and July 19.