Mexico defeats the Dominican Republic 3-2 in its Gold Cup opener, but fans in attendance were on edge because of recent ICE raids targeting the Latino community.

Mexico comes into this year’s tournament as huge favorites. La Tri won the nation’s ninth Gold Cup in 2023, and followed that up with a triumphant victory in the CONCACAF Nations League this past year. They bring in a lot of the talent that has helped them win over the past couple of years with the hopes of competing for a trophy once again.

Amid curfews and protests over ICE operations, Mexican President Sheinbaum calls for immigration authorities to refrain from enforcement at an LA soccer match.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum urged U.S. authorities not to conduct immigration enforcement targeting attendees of a Gold Cup match in Los Angeles.

The match is set to take place Saturday night at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood as part of the Gold Cup's group stage.