Security Concerns Rise Ahead of FIFA Club World Cup 2025 in Miami
Heightened Security Measures for Upcoming FIFA Event
As the FIFA Club World Cup approaches this weekend at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, security tensions are escalating. It has been announced that agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be present at the venue to ensure safety during the event.
DHS confirmed that ICE and CBP agents will be on site “for security” at the start of the FIFA Club World Cup at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. ICE also reminded non-U.S. citizens to carry proof of legal status while attending the event.
— Olga Nesterova (@onestpress) June 11, 2025
FIFA President Gianni Infantino commented on the deployment of federal agents, stating he has no concerns. He emphasized, “We are always highly attentive to security matters. The safety of the fans attending the matches is our top priority,” Infantino remarked.
On Wednesday, a promotional event organized by Telemundo took an unexpected turn when a boat carrying FIFA officials and Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava was intercepted by the U.S. Coast Guard and CBP officers at sea. Reports indicate that the vessel was detained for nearly an hour while officials verified the captain’s immigration credentials.
A boat transporting individuals to a Telemundo party celebrating one year out from the World Cup was boarded by the coast guard. They checked the immigration status of the staff on the boat. The mayor of Miami-Dade, FIFA officials, and Telemundo leadership were present.
— Thomas Kennedy (@tomaskenn) June 12, 2025
Local immigration advocate Thomas Kennedy reported that journalists aboard confirmed the immigration check, although a spokesperson from the U.S. Coast Guard later claimed that the stop was not related to immigration enforcement.
Following this incident, Telemundo opted to cancel the event altogether.
This is a statement from Telemundo regarding yesterday's Coast Guard inspection, which took place during the broadcaster's one year out 2026 World Cup celebration. https://t.co/JbOx6zoJyb pic.twitter.com/Lzp7g8ewPX
— Felipe Cárdenas (@FelipeCar) June 12, 2025