CONCACAF, Gold Cup
Digest more
The Sunday round of the Gold Cup has ended, and the debuts in the competition continue. Mexico seeks to defend its crown, while the other teams aim to seize power in Concacaf. Here are the
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.
Defending champion Mexico overcame a slow start to defeat the Dominican Republic 3-2 on in the CONCACAF Gold Cup opener.
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.
1don MSN
Immigration tensions dampened Gold Cup atmosphere as protesters rally outside Mexico vs. Dominican Republic match, with fans reporting a more somber mood.
Explore more