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Soccer fans in U.S. dread the prospect of ICE agents around World Cup venues

What was supposed to be a joyous event may be overshadowed by Trump’s mass deportation campaign

A U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) stands watch inside Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey, on March 23.

A U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) stands watch inside Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey, on March 23.

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Italy’s Antonelli claims Canadian Grand Prix victory

Kimi Antonelli of Italy makes a turn during the Canadian Formula One Grand Prix at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Sunday, May 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Kimi Antonelli of Italy makes a turn during the Canadian Formula One Grand Prix at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Sunday, May 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Kimi Antonelli of Italy makes a turn during the Canadian Formula One Grand Prix at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Sunday, May 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

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Canadiens look for the home ice advantage as series shifts back to Montreal

Fans arrive at the Bell Centre before the Canadiens' game against the Buffalo Sabres in Montreal on Sunday, May 10, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

Fans arrive at the Bell Centre before the Canadiens' game against the Buffalo Sabres in Montreal on Sunday, May 10, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

Fans arrive at the Bell Centre before the Canadiens' game against the Buffalo Sabres in Montreal on Sunday, May 10, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

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Guardiola and his Midas touch bid farewell to Manchester City

Cathal Kelly

(FILE PHOTO) Pep Guardiola To Leave Manchester City at End Of Season BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - MARCH 30: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City celebrates with the fans during the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final match between AFC Bournemouth and Manchester City at Vitality Stadium on March 30, 2025 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

(FILE PHOTO) Pep Guardiola To Leave Manchester City at End Of Season BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - MARCH 30: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City celebrates with the fans during the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final match between AFC Bournemouth and Manchester City at Vitality Stadium on March 30, 2025 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

(FILE PHOTO) Pep Guardiola To Leave Manchester City at End Of Season BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - MARCH 30: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City celebrates with the fans during the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final match between AFC Bournemouth and Manchester City at Vitality Stadium on March 30, 2025 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

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Golden Knights storm past Avalanche for a 3-0 series lead

May 24, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights center Tomas Hertl (48) celebrates scoring third period against the Colorado Avalanche in game three of the Western Conference Final of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

May 24, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights center Tomas Hertl (48) celebrates scoring third period against the Colorado Avalanche in game three of the Western Conference Final of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

May 24, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights center Tomas Hertl (48) celebrates scoring third period against the Colorado Avalanche in game three of the Western Conference Final of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

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San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama, left, scores against Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren, right, during the first half in Game 4 in the Western Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series in San Antonio, Sunday, May 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama, left, scores against Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren, right, during the first half in Game 4 in the Western Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series in San Antonio, Sunday, May 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Wembanyama answers the call again, Spurs top Thunder to tie West finals at 2-2

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May 24, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights center Tomas Hertl (48) celebrates scoring third period against the Colorado Avalanche in game three of the Western Conference Final of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

May 24, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights center Tomas Hertl (48) celebrates scoring third period against the Colorado Avalanche in game three of the Western Conference Final of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Golden Knights storm past Avalanche for a 3-0 series lead

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Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd (35) looks to move the ball against Minnesota Lynx forward Antonia Delaere (8) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, May 14, 2026. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd (35) looks to move the ball against Minnesota Lynx forward Antonia Delaere (8) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, May 14, 2026. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Azzi Fudd’s third-quarter explosion lifts the Wings past the Liberty

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Portland Fire guard Bridget Carleton (6) drives against Toronto Tempo forward Nyara Sabally (8) during first half WNBA basketball action in Toronto, on Saturday May 23, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Portland Fire guard Bridget Carleton (6) drives against Toronto Tempo forward Nyara Sabally (8) during first half WNBA basketball action in Toronto, on Saturday May 23, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Canadian star Bridget Carleton takes on leadership role with expansion Portland Fire

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New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) celebrates with teammates after winning Game 3 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland, Saturday, May 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) celebrates with teammates after winning Game 3 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland, Saturday, May 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Streaking Knicks focused on Game 4, not looking ahead to NBA finals

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Gilles Villeneuve’s helmet, as shown in this handout photo, from his final Formula One race in 1982 has sold for a record US$1.25 million, according to a motorsports memorabilia collector.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout-Hall of Fame Collection (Mandatory Credit)

Gilles Villeneuve’s helmet, as shown in this handout photo, from his final Formula One race in 1982 has sold for a record US$1.25 million, according to a motorsports memorabilia collector.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout-Hall of Fame Collection (Mandatory Credit)

Gilles Villeneuve helmet sells for record $1.25M

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San Francisco Giants' Rafael Devers watches his grand slam during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in San Francisco, Sunday, May 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

San Francisco Giants' Rafael Devers watches his grand slam during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in San Francisco, Sunday, May 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Devers hits Giants third grand slam in seven days in win over White Sox

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Prime Minister Mark Carney raises the FIFA World Cup trophy during a trophy tour event at Lansdowne Park's Aberdeen Pavilion, as FIFA President Gianni Infantino, right, and Italian soccer legend Alessandro Nesta, left, look on in Ottawa on Sunday, May 24, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Prime Minister Mark Carney raises the FIFA World Cup trophy during a trophy tour event at Lansdowne Park's Aberdeen Pavilion, as FIFA President Gianni Infantino, right, and Italian soccer legend Alessandro Nesta, left, look on in Ottawa on Sunday, May 24, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Carney welcomes World Cup to Ottawa ahead of Canada hosting matches next month

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Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after winning the first round men's singles tennis match against against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard of France at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris, Sunday, May 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Emma Da Silva)

Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after winning the first round men's singles tennis match against against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard of France at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris, Sunday, May 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Emma Da Silva)

Djokovic overcomes a slow start and hostile crowd in first round at French Open

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Kimi Antonelli of Italy makes a turn during the Canadian Formula One Grand Prix at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Sunday, May 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Kimi Antonelli of Italy makes a turn during the Canadian Formula One Grand Prix at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Sunday, May 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Italy’s Antonelli claims Canadian Grand Prix victory

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Wyndham Clark watches his shot out of a hazard on the 10th fairway during the final round of the CJ Cup Byron Nelson golf tournament in McKinney, Texas, Sunday, May 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Wyndham Clark watches his shot out of a hazard on the 10th fairway during the final round of the CJ Cup Byron Nelson golf tournament in McKinney, Texas, Sunday, May 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Wyndham Clark shoots 60 to win Byron Nelson, pulling away from Si Woo Kim and Scottie Scheffler

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Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was hit by a pitch during the fifth inning of Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The first baseman may miss Monday's game against the Miami Marlins.

Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was hit by a pitch during the fifth inning of Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The first baseman may miss Monday's game against the Miami Marlins.

Cease, Guerrero leave with injuries in Blue Jays’ costly loss to Pirates

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Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine celebrates as she won against Oksana Selekhmeteva of Spain during their first round women's singles tennis match at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris, Sunday, May 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine celebrates as she won against Oksana Selekhmeteva of Spain during their first round women's singles tennis match at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris, Sunday, May 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Tearful Kostyuk advances at French Open after family’s close call with missile attack in Ukraine

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Fans arrive at the Bell Centre before the Canadiens' game against the Buffalo Sabres in Montreal on Sunday, May 10, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

Fans arrive at the Bell Centre before the Canadiens' game against the Buffalo Sabres in Montreal on Sunday, May 10, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

Canadiens look for the home ice advantage as series shifts back to Montreal

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Felix Rosenqvist, centre, of Sweden, celebrates after winning the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday.

Felix Rosenqvist, centre, of Sweden, celebrates after winning the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday.

Felix Rosenqvist squeaks past David Malukas for the closest Indianapolis 500 win in history

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A U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) stands watch inside Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey, on March 23.

A U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) stands watch inside Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey, on March 23.

Soccer fans in U.S. dread the prospect of ICE agents around World Cup venues

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(FILE PHOTO) Pep Guardiola To Leave Manchester City at End Of Season BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - MARCH 30: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City celebrates with the fans during the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final match between AFC Bournemouth and Manchester City at Vitality Stadium on March 30, 2025 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

(FILE PHOTO) Pep Guardiola To Leave Manchester City at End Of Season BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - MARCH 30: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City celebrates with the fans during the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final match between AFC Bournemouth and Manchester City at Vitality Stadium on March 30, 2025 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

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Guardiola and his Midas touch bid farewell to Manchester City

Cathal Kelly

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One of four giant LCD screens located around the pitch at BMO Field is shown as part of the stadium’s upgrades ahead of hosting six FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in Toronto, Ont., March 24, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Eduardo Lima

One of four giant LCD screens located around the pitch at BMO Field is shown as part of the stadium’s upgrades ahead of hosting six FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in Toronto, Ont., March 24, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Eduardo Lima

World Cup tournament creates gig work opportunities in pricey host cities

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Chicago Fire defender Andrew Gutman, middle, heads the ball over Toronto FC midfielder Malik Henry during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez)

Chicago Fire defender Andrew Gutman, middle, heads the ball over Toronto FC midfielder Malik Henry during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez)

Toronto FC’s winless skid reaches eight games with 2-1 defeat to Fire

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CF Montreal forward Prince Owusu, right, scores one of his three goals against D.C. United on Saturday.

CF Montreal forward Prince Owusu, right, scores one of his three goals against D.C. United on Saturday.

Prince Owusu nets hat trick, CF Montreal completes furious comeback to tie D.C. United

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Hurricanes forward Nikolaj Ehlers celebrates his overtime goal against the Canadiens on Saturday night. The third-round playoff matchup is tied 1-1 entering Game 3 in Montreal on Monday.

Hurricanes forward Nikolaj Ehlers celebrates his overtime goal against the Canadiens on Saturday night. The third-round playoff matchup is tied 1-1 entering Game 3 in Montreal on Monday.

Relentless Hurricanes beat Canadiens in overtime to tie up Eastern Conference final

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Portland Fire guard Bridget Carleton, an Ontario native and two-time Canadian Olympian, drives the lane against the Toronto Tempo on Saturday.

Portland Fire guard Bridget Carleton, an Ontario native and two-time Canadian Olympian, drives the lane against the Toronto Tempo on Saturday.

Tempo fall to Fire in first showdown of WNBA expansion siblings

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May 23, 2026

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer rounds the bases after homering against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday.

#4 of the Toronto Blue Jays rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the first inning of an MLB game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at the Rogers Centre on May 23, 2026 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Tara Walton/Getty Images)

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer rounds the bases after homering against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday.

#4 of the Toronto Blue Jays rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the first inning of an MLB game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at the Rogers Centre on May 23, 2026 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Tara Walton/Getty Images)

Springer swats lead-off homer, Blue Jays extend win streak to four against Pirates

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May 23, 2026

Victoria Mboko in action during her women's singles final against Emma Navarro of the U.S., in Strasbourg, France, on May 23.

Victoria Mboko in action during her women's singles final against Emma Navarro of the U.S., in Strasbourg, France, on May 23.

Mboko falls in Strasbourg final as Dabrowski wins doubles title

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May 23, 2026

Head coach Martin St. Louis converses with forward Kirby Dach during the Montreal Canadiens' series-opening 6-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday.

Head coach Martin St. Louis converses with forward Kirby Dach during the Montreal Canadiens' series-opening 6-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday.

Bench battle between NHL legends will help decide if Canadiens play for Stanley Cup

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May 23, 2026

A Carolina Hurricanes fan mocks French speakers and the officiating crew during Game 1 of the Eastern Conference final at Raleigh's Lenovo Center on Thursday.

A Carolina Hurricanes fan mocks French speakers and the officiating crew during Game 1 of the Eastern Conference final at Raleigh's Lenovo Center on Thursday.

Hurricanes fans give as good as they get against Montreal’s hockey royalty

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May 22, 2026

Vegas Golden Knights left wing Ivan Barbashev, center, is congratulated by Vegas Golden Knights defensemen Rasmus Andersson, left, and Noah Hanifin during the third period in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series against the Colorado Avalanche Friday, May 22, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Vegas Golden Knights left wing Ivan Barbashev, center, is congratulated by Vegas Golden Knights defensemen Rasmus Andersson, left, and Noah Hanifin during the third period in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series against the Colorado Avalanche Friday, May 22, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Golden Knights stun Avs 3-1 to lead series 2-0

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May 22, 2026

Ernie Clement of the Toronto Blue Jays celebrates with Brandon Valenzuela after scoring a run on an RBI double by Jesus Sanchez in the eighth inning.

Ernie Clement of the Toronto Blue Jays celebrates with Brandon Valenzuela after scoring a run on an RBI double by Jesus Sanchez in the eighth inning.

Pinango, Springer each drive in two runs, Gausman in form as Jays top Pirates 6-2

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May 22, 2026

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Yohendrick Pinango strokes a two-run double against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Yohendrick Pinango strokes a two-run double against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday.

Blue Jays rookie Yohendrick Pinango makes the most of his first taste of the bigs

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