US EditionClub World Cup Begins June 14 and Runs in Several US Cities. See Players with US Ties
- The FIFA Club World Cup began on June 14, 2024, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, and will run through July 13 with matches across multiple US cities.
- This tournament follows security failures during last July's Copa America final at the same stadium, where a crowd rush injured fans and led to lawsuits and protocol reviews.
- Federal immigration authorities from ICE and CBP will provide extra security backup alongside local law enforcement, including vehicle screening and enforcing flight restrictions near the event.
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino said, "This is our priority," stressing that guaranteeing fan safety is central despite concerns that immigration enforcement messaging may intimidate attendees.
- The presence of federal agents aims to ensure a safe event reflecting past lessons, but some warn this might reduce attendance due to fears of immigration enforcement.
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Will Lincoln Financial Field have an ICE presence at Monday’s Club World Cup game?
ICE and the U.S. Border Patrol are expected to be working alongside local law enforcement Saturday in Miami to double as security for the opener. It is unclear whether they will be at the Linc.
ICE and border agents to provide security at Club World Cup
Federal immigration authorities will be on site at the FIFA Club World Cup in Miami starting this Saturday, but have maintained that they will be providing extra security for the event and not to arrest illegal immigrants. Federal police from…
ICE Agents Deployed to Secure Soccer Tourney in Miami
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will be deployed at the FIFA Club World Cup beginning Saturday in Miami, marking a significant federal presence at the high-profile soccer event and raising concerns about potential impacts on attendance, Newsweek reported. The Trump administration, intensifying its immigration enforcement strategy, confirmed through a now-deleted social media post by U.S. Customs and Border Protection that officer…
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