Club World Cup Begins June 14 and Runs in Several US Cities. See Players with US Ties
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, JUN 11 – Federal agents from ICE and Customs and Border Protection will secure the FIFA Club World Cup opener amid concerns about immigration enforcement impacting fan attendance.
- The 2024 FIFA Club World Cup will run from June 14 to July 13 with matches in Miami's Hard Rock Stadium and other U.S. cities.
- The event follows previous safety concerns at Hard Rock Stadium, notably a crowd surge during the 2024 Copa America final that led officials to reevaluate security measures.
- Federal agencies, including ICE and CBP, will provide security using technology and coordination with local law enforcement to ensure fan and event safety.
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino emphasized that ensuring the safety of all attendees at the matches is their top concern.
- The deployment of immigration enforcement at the event has raised concerns of intimidation among fans, as CBP messaging alluding to having paperwork in order may deter attendance.
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