And we are not able to be there as Mexicans."The high prices are hurting tourists, too.Some Americans I spoke to saved for three years to visit Mexico for the tournament, but have been unable to afford the final piece of the puzzle, a match-day ticket. Just breathing the same air as the players will have to be enough.The World Cup spotlight has also been seized to shine a spotlight on various social issues, including protests over loved ones who have disappeared and protests by the teachers' union, which included tearing down public installations for the World Cup.Daniela says, despite the backlash, Mexicans are ultimately optimistic. "We always see the good [side] of the bad things And abandonment of elders [is a problem]." She believes football can be an important uniting force."There are many things missing [in Mexican society], so maybe the FIFA World Cup can be seen as something unnecessary," she said."I think sport and culture in general are also something important. "Sometimes we are caged in survival when we live in conditions that are not the best economically, socially, or politically. "But I think it's also important to have something fun, something exciting."Will you be in North America for the FIFA World Cup? We want to hear from you