MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP) — Mexico will reassess cutting short the school year due to the World Cup after widespread backlash from parents, think tanks and local authorities, President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday.

On Friday, Education Secretary Mario Delgado announced that the school year would end about 40 days early, on June 5, arguing the decision was also based on a heat wave.

Mexico’s academic year had been scheduled to end on July 15, followed by a six-week vacation until August 31.