US EditionBorder Patrol Will Be at the Club World Cup, Says It’s Routine to Provide Security for Such Events
- The FIFA Club World Cup 26 began on June 14, 2025, in Miami and will run through July 13 across 11 U.S. cities featuring 32 international teams.
- The event follows the previous summer’s Copa America championship held at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium, where fans overwhelmed security measures, leading to a heightened presence of immigration enforcement agents.
- Federal border enforcement officials confirmed they will collaborate with local law enforcement agencies to help secure matches across the country.
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino expressed confidence, stating he has no concerns and emphasized the importance of ensuring the safety of every supporter attending the matches.
- Authorities aim to use the tournament’s security to prepare for future major events while acknowledging concerns among some fans about immigration enforcement at matches.
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Rising’s Pa-Modou Kah speaks on immigration tensions at Club World Cup
As the Club World Cup kicks off, the celebration is clouded by ICE’s rhetoric and presence at the event. Phoenix Rising coach Pa-Modou Kah’s call for humanity demonstrates the tension between soccer as a unifying force and politics surrounding the event.
Immigration fears cloud big L.A. soccer weekend
Two of the world’s biggest soccer events kick off in Southern California this weekend – but excitement is met with unease, as fans and immigrant advocates raise concerns over increased federal enforcement and security at stadiums. On Saturday, more than 50,000 fans are expected at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood for the CONCACAF Gold Cup opener, where Mexico will face the Dominican Republic. The match comes amid ongoing immigration raids across Los An…
Border Patrol will be at the Club World Cup, says it’s routine to provide security for such events - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said it regularly provides security at big sporting events in response to questions about the agency’s presence at the FIFA Club World Cup amid President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. “U.S. Customs and Border Protection is committed to working with our local and federal partners to ensure the FIFA Club World Cup 26 is safe for everyone involved, as we do with every major sporting event, including the Su…
WASHINGTON.- The climate in the run-up to the unprecedented expanded Club World Cup, this Saturday in Miami with the match between Inter Miami and Al-Ahly, is raging, not just because of football issues. The growing tension in several cities of the United States over protests against Donald Trump's immigration raids brought the focus to the security operation that will deploy at the Hard Rock Stadium and put many fans on alert.
Soccer-'Suited and booted' immigration officials may stoke Club World Cup anxiety
NEW YORK/MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -U.S. Customs and Border Protection has promised to be "suited and booted" at the first round of Club World Cup soccer matches, as the curtain-raiser event for next year's World Cup kicks off amidst anxiety from some fans in the United States.
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