The Mexico and Japan National Soccer teams battled it out in a friendly game at the Oakland Coliseum Saturday night.

The arena was nearly sold out as the two teams prepare ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Alexis Nacaspaca felt he needed to attend the game.

"It's been years since Mexico played here," Nacaspaca stated.

He has lived in the Bay Area for about half his life, moving here from Mexico when he was 14 years old. He says he loves it here, but the Mexican National Team represents home.

"We always support Mexico," said Nacaspaca.

While this is supposed to be just a fun event, in the current political climate, he can't help but still be concerned about immigration authorities showing up to an event like this.

"Of course, yeah, definitely," Nacaspaca admitted. "We all come from

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