The FIFA Club World Cup, which kicks off Monday in Philadelphia, is being met with dampened enthusiasm nationwide as the Trump administration's immigration crackdown raises fears among fans. The big picture: The first-of-its-kind tourney spotlighting top professional teams across the globe serves as a precursor for when the U.

Philadelphia will host eight FIFA Club World Cup matches at Lincoln Financial Field this summer in June and July.

The political climate has cast a shadow over the tournament — concerns that could escalate as the United States prepares for an even bigger stage when it co-hosts the FIFA World Cup next year. Tourists detained for days or weeks at U.