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

The international soccer tournament kicks off in Florida. Non-American citizens attending have been told to carry proof of their legal status.

On social media, there have been rumors and “reports” that FIFA is so concerned with the U.S. political climate that the World Cup could be moved entirely to co-hosts Mexico and Canada. But thus far, there is no evidence at all to support that claim and no indication from FIFA that it’s even being considered.

"CBP will be suited and booted," the organization wrote June 4 on X, "ready to provide security for the first round of games."From NFL plays to college sports scores, all the top sports news you need to know every day.

In a now-deleted social media post, United States Customs and Border Protection exclaimed its agents would be “suited and booted ready to provide security for the first round of games”,

“CBP is working with FIFA to facilitate the lawful travel of players and fans to the FIFA Club World Cup at our ports of entry,” he said. “CBP will continue to safeguard our borders and welcome the world. From international arrivals to championship dreams, we’re here to keep it all running strong.”

Soccer fans attending FIFA Club World Cup games at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens over the next month can expect security from ICE and CBP.

The post centred around security measures for the first round of games of the tournament, which begins in Miami on Saturday.

As protests over immigration enforcement raids intensify nationwide and demonstrations are planned in South Florida this weekend, Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz said she's working to reassure the public about safety and local law enforcement priorities ahead of Saturday's inaugural FIFA Club World Cup match at Hard Rock Stadium.