Defending champion Mexico overcame a slow start to defeat the Dominican Republic 3-2 on in the CONCACAF Gold Cup opener.

The Sunday round of the Gold Cup has ended, and the debuts in the competition continue. Mexico seeks to defend its crown, while the other teams aim to seize power in Concacaf. Here are the

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.

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.

Even semi-seasoned soccer fans might look at the CONCACAF Gold Cup, which kicks off Saturday night, and think, “OK, which international tournament is this, again?” To recap: This is the continental championship for North America,

Amid curfews and protests over ICE operations, Mexican President Sheinbaum calls for immigration authorities to refrain from enforcement at an LA soccer match.