Victor Decolongon via Getty Images USMNT soccer captain Michael Bradley urged American soccer fans to show respect to Mexican fans when the U.S. and Mexico play Friday night.

The U.S. Men’s National Team on Friday will begin the final stage of qualifying for the 2018 World Cup with a match against Mexico, the United States’ most bitter international soccer rival.

The match comes just three days after the general election victory of Donald Trump, who labeled Mexican immigrants “criminals” and “rapists” when launching his presidential campaign and insisted repeatedly that he would build a wall along the southern border of the U.S.

Given that timing, American soccer’s governing body, top players and the team’s largest organized fan group are asking people in the U.S. to respect Mexico’s fans and players.

In a tweet featuring a quote from USMNT captain Michael Bradley, U.S. Soccer on Thursday called for fans to “respect the rivalry.”

“I would hope that our fans do what they always do, which is support our team in the best and most passionate way possible,” Bradley told reporters on Wednesday in Columbus, Ohio, where the match will take place. “I would hope that they give every person in that stadium the respect they deserve, whether they are Mexican, American, man, woman or child.”

“I hope that it is a special night in every way. U.S. vs. Mexico ― this is the biggest game that we play,” Bradley said.

The American Outlaws, the largest unofficial group of USMNT supporters, also tweeted a message to its members ahead of the match.

AO will always stand for inclusivity, where every one can feel welcome. We will stand passionately, positively for our National teams. (1/2) — The American Outlaws (@AmericanOutlaws) November 9, 2016

We will also stand for Acting Above, enforcing our Code of Conduct, and a supporters section that supports tolerance. (2/2) — The American Outlaws (@AmericanOutlaws) November 9, 2016

Trump’s statements about Mexico and Mexican immigrants played a role in the sports rivalry last October, when the two teams met in a final qualifier for the 2017 Confederations Cup.

(2/2) Well, now watch this Trump pump up video for the #USMNT! Get ready. #USAvMEX kicks tomorrow on @FS1!https://t.co/1mfnfZiqTo — FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) October 9, 2015

The match will mark the fifth consecutive World Cup qualifying cycle that the USMNT and Mexico have met in Columbus. The U.S has won each of the last four by the same 2-0 score.