Mexico is hoping for an economic windfall when it hosts matches including the opening game of the 2026 World Cup, but the capital's iconic street vendors see not only opportunity but dangers.

"The expectation is zero," said Alejandra Zarazua, who fears she will be evicted from her normal spot near the Azteca Stadium where she sells Mexican gelatin desserts.

Yet Japanese chef Satoru Hasuike, who runs a ramen stand in the city, hopes to operate officially in the Azteca "with a street food vibe."

Mexico will host 13 matches in June and July, with five in the capital.

Its tourism ministry estimates that the World Cup will generate nearly $3 billion (2.6 billion euros) in economic benefits.

In Mexico City, retailing both inside the stadium, where world soccer's governing body FIFA traditio

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