Argentina-Puerto Rico soccer match relocated from Chicago to Florida amid immigration unrest

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A friendly soccer match between Argentina and Puerto Rico has been relocated from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale amid an immigration crackdown occurring in the city. 

The match, which was supposed to be held on Oct. 13 at Chicago’s iconic Soldier Field, will now be held at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale on Oct. 14, ESPN reported. 

Chase Stadium is the home of Inter Miami, the club of Argentinian legend Lionel Messi, who is expected to play in the match. 

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Lionel Messi of Argentina is challenged by Eduard Bello and Tomás Rincon of Venezuela during the South American FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match between Argentina and Venezuela at Estadio Más Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti on Sept. 4, 2025 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Marcos Brindicci/Getty Images)

"Yes, confirming that the Argentina against Puerto Rico match has been canceled in Chicago," Chicago Park District spokesman Luca Serra confirmed on Wednesday to the Associated Press. "The promoter made the decision this morning due to low ticket sales." 

While Serra says low ticket sales, an Argentine Football Association executive said that the unrest in Chicago led to the relocation. 

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Argentina will also face Venezuela in another friendly this Friday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, allowing the team to stay local the following week. 

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