ICE, CBP Deploy Security at Miami FIFA Club World Cup Opener

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents will be deployed at venues hosting the FIFA Club World Cup games in Miami, including the tournament opener between Inter Miami and Egypt's Al Ahly. The agencies announced their presence through a now-deleted social media post stating they would be "suited and booted" to provide security, sparking confusion and concern about their exact role and whether immigration checks would be conducted on attendees. Miami Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and FIFA President Gianni Infantino have both emphasized that the primary focus is ensuring fan safety, with Infantino dismissing concerns about the federal agents' presence. The deployment occurs amid President Donald Trump's ongoing immigration crackdown, which has led to protests in other cities following recent ICE raids. While ICE has indicated that non-U.S. citizens must carry proof of legal status, the scope of enforcement actions at the event remains unclear. Advocates and some community members worry the visible presence of immigration agents could intimidate fans and discourage attendance.