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

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.

The national team is moving hotels due to the anti-ICE protests, which are heading into their fifth night in the Los Angeles area. With the National Guard troops and U.S. Marines being deployed in the city, Concacaf has allowed to make this late change.

Edson Álvarez and Mexico are set to kick off their CONCACAF Gold Cup defence full of confidence after battling past European opponents Türkiye 1-0 in their final warm-up friendly in Chapel Hill, North Carolina in the early hours of Wednesday morning.