WCW Contributor Monika Streule on Environment and Resource Struggles in Mexico

How is the 2026 World Cup reigniting conflicts over land, water, and urban development in Mexico’s host cities — Mexico City, Monterrey, and Guadalajara? In this article for Play the Game, Monika Streule traces how the tournament intersects with long-standing struggles over housing, environmental protection, and access to urban commons. Bringing these stories together, the piece offers a closer look at the social and ecological tensions shaping the World Cup on the ground — and why they matter now.