Mexico HC Javier Aguirre recently drew criticism when he declined to voice support for Mexicans in the United States who face fear over immigration raids.

Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo requests relaxed immigration enforcement for Gold Cup; fans concerned about immigration enforcement during Club Cup as well.

Holders Mexico began their defence of the Gold Cup with a 3-2 win over the Dominican Republic on Saturday in Los Angeles, amid tensions over US president Donald Trump's immigration crackdown. There have been days of protests in LA against immigration raids, with Trump deploying the National Guard.

Immigration tensions dampened Gold Cup atmosphere as protesters rally outside Mexico vs. Dominican Republic match, with fans reporting a more somber mood.

Defending champion Mexico overcame a slow start to defeat the Dominican Republic 3-2 on in the CONCACAF Gold Cup opener

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.

Saturday night, the Concacaf Gold Cup will kick off as reigning champions Mexico will face the Dominican Republic. El Tri will look to defend their Gold Cup title while also winning a third consecutive Concacaf tournament,

Santiago Gimenez's Mexico got off to a good start in the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Santi started in the opening game at the Dominican Republic. The AC Milan forward put in a convincing display, offering