Mexico’s national soccer team is preparing to defend its Gold Cup title against the Dominican Republic in Los Angeles amid growing security challenges due to ongoing immigration protests in the area.
The match, planned for 6:15 p.m. at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, may be impacted by a citywide curfew that Mayor Karen Bass has put in place from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Notably, this curfew is expected to remain for several days and would begin before the game concludes.
Due to security concerns, the Mexican team has already relocated from their downtown Los Angeles hotel to Long Beach. Concacaf officials have assured that they are in “close and ongoing communication with local authorities” to address the situation.
The protests, ignited by U.S. government immigration raids, increased after President Donald Trump mobilized National Guard troops and U.S. Marines to the city. The Los Angeles Police Department has made nearly 400 arrests since the demonstrations began.
The unsettling environment has dampened fan enthusiasm for the match. Ticket prices have fallen dramatically, with some selling for as little as US $20, down from the usual US $400. Additionally, practice sessions that typically attract large crowds have seen sparse attendance.
Following the match on Saturday, Mexico’s Gold Cup campaign will continue against Suriname in Arlington, Texas, on June 18 and against Costa Rica in Las Vegas on June 22.
This unrest also brings concerns for the FIFA Club World Cup matches at Pasadena’s Rose Bowl, including three games featuring Mexican club Rayados de Monterrey starting June 17.
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