Holders Mexico began their defence of the Gold Cup with a 3-2 win over the Dominican Republic on Saturday in Los Angeles, amid tensions over US president Donald Trump's immigration crackdown. There have been days of protests in LA against immigration raids, with Trump deploying the National Guard.

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

Mexico defeats the Dominican Republic 3-2 in its Gold Cup opener, but fans in attendance were on edge because of recent ICE raids targeting the Latino community.

Defending champion Mexico overcame a slow start to defeat the Dominican Republic 3-2 on in the CONCACAF Gold Cup opener.

Immigration tensions dampened Gold Cup atmosphere as protesters rally outside Mexico vs. Dominican Republic match, with fans reporting a more somber mood.

Santiago Gimenez's Mexico got off to a good start in the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Santi started in the opening game at the Dominican Republic. The AC Milan forward put in a convincing display, offering