Argentina-Puerto Rico soccer friendly match moved due to immigration crackdown in Chicago

The friendly match between Argentina and Puerto Rico, originally scheduled for next week in Chicago, has been relocated to Florida. This significant change is due to an anticipated immigration crackdown in the city, according to The Associated Press.

The match between Argentina and Puerto Rico, originally scheduled for Monday, Oct. 13, at Soldier Field in Chicago, has been moved to Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale. President Trump has vowed to send National Guard troops to the Chicago because of the ongoing immigration situation, with the first group of soldiers having reached an Army training center outside the city on Tuesday. According to The Associated Press, more than 1,000 immigrants have been detained in the Chicago area since last month.

Argentina is scheduled to play Venezuela in a friendly match on Friday, Oct. 10, at Hard Rock Stadium in South Florida, with Inter Miami star Lionel Messi expected to participate in both matches. These friendly matches are a part of Argentina's preparation ahead of the 2026 World Cup, which begins on June 11 and will be hosted in the United States, Mexico and Canada.