World Cup opener logistics in Mexico City: Mexico has suspended classes and pushed federal workers to work from home to ease traffic and improve road safety for Thursday’s Mexico vs South Africa match at the Azteca. Visa and entry tensions: FIFA boss Gianni Infantino defended FIFA’s handling of visa issues after Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the US despite a valid visa, saying FIFA can’t override government decisions. Pitch worries for fans: With several US venues switching to grass from artificial turf, some supporters are anxious about injury risks and pitch conditions ahead of kick-off. South Africa-linked repatriation crackdown: Home Affairs says the first batch of 268 Nigerians repatriated from OR Tambo are all in South Africa illegally, with a 30 June deadline and five-year travel bans looming. Wildlife crime in SA: Two pangolin traffickers in the North West were sentenced to eight years for smuggling a Temminck’s pangolin. Namibia marine conservation gap: Namibia reports only 1.69% of marine territory protected, far short of the 30% “30 by 30” target. Travel advisory for World Cup fans: The US Embassy in Mexico issued guidance urging Americans to check state-by-state security risk levels before attending matches.