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

Panama's Adalberto Carrasquilla Alcazar, right, celebrates with Cecilio Waterman Ruiz after scoring a penalty against Mexico during the first half of a CONCACAF Nations League final soccer match Sunday, March 23, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Etienne Laurent) AP

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.

Mexico held on for a narrow 3-2 victory over the Dominican Republic in its 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup opener. Mexico is currently at the top of Group A. Suriname and Costa Rica will play the second match in Group A on Sunday.

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.

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Defending champion Mexico opens the 16-nation CONCACAF Gold Cup on Saturday against the Dominican Republic. Here's the latest.

INGLEWOOD, California — Edson Alvarez did it all for Mexico on Saturday night, scoring, playing in midfield and defense, and ultimately pushing El Tri to a 3-2 victory over the Dominican Republic.

Defending champions, Mexico, kick off their Concacaf Gold Cup campaign against the Dominican Republic on Saturday. Here is how to watch.

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