According to the AP report, an Argentine Football Association executive confirmed the move. President Donald Trump has deployed the National Guard to quell protests against theimmigration crackdown in Chicago.
More than 1,000 immigrants have been arrested since a crackdown started last month in the Chicago area.
Argentina, the defending World Cup champion, will play Venezuela in another friendly match on Friday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Lionel Messi was called up to play in both matches.
There were widespread concerns about the presence of ICE agents at Club World Cup games earlier this year, while Border Patrol was present at the opener of the competition – also held in Florida.
