The Estadio Azteca is legendary—the first stadium to host three World Cup opening matches. But as the world prepares for World Cup 2026, the residents of Santa Úrsula are paying a heavy price.

While construction crews work around the clock to renovate the iconic venue for FIFA, the families living in its shadow are facing a severe water crisis. From broken pipes to diverted resources, the excitement of the tournament is leaving local taps dry.

In this story, we go behind the scenes of the 2026 World Cup preparations to meet the people the headlines aren't talking about. Meet "The Warden," a local resident fighting for his community’s rights, and see why, for many in Mexico City, the beautiful game is coming at a high cost. Will the 2026 World Cup be a win for Mexico, or just another broken promise for its people?

From the West Side origins of the 1980s to a global cultural movement, Chicago footwork is a genre that never stops moving. But for 20-year-old DJ Corey Hill, the rhythm is personal. As the son of footwork pioneer DJ Clent, Corey is fighting to carve out his own identity while carrying the weight of a legendary family legacy. This documentary captures the raw, kinetic energy of the battle scene and the complex bond between a father and son who speak the same language but live in different worlds.

An intimate documentary following Chicago footwork instructor Jay Rock and his dance team, Too Deep, from summer training to their culminating performance at the Bud Billiken Parade. Chicago footwork's roots run deep in the South Side, and Jay Rock — a respected "OG" of the scene — has spent his summer pouring everything into the next generation, even quitting his full-time job to do it. This film follows that journey: the history of the craft, the mentorship at its center, and the personal stakes of the young dancers preparing for their biggest stage yet. A Medill Reporting Project by Aidan Sloan.