2026 World Cup: Decomposing Body Found Outside Iran’s Training Camp In Tijuana

Mexican authorities in Tijuana has discovered a severely decomposed body wrapped in a bag in the trunk of an abandoned vehicle.

The car was parked in a supermarket lot directly across from Estadio Caliente, where the Iranian national football team holds their 2026 World Cup training sessions.

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The Iranian squad’s training base and secure hotel are just a one-minute drive from the crime scene. The team has been escorted by armed soldiers since arriving in Mexico, and the investigation remains strictly handled by the Tijuana Prosecutor’s Office.

Authorities have stated there is no immediate evidence suggesting the Iranian football delegation was the target of the homicide, though the grim discovery has heightened security protocols around the camp.

A source from the local police told AFP, “During the vehicle search, we found one body wrapped in a black bag inside the trunk. Signs of assault were confirmed on the body.”

Forensic investigators wearing white protective suits examined the scene and collected evidence before removing the body. The Tijuana Attorney General’s Office said patrol officers had identified the suspicious vehicle.

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“During an inspection of the vehicle, a body wrapped in a black bag bearing signs of violence was found in the trunk,” a spokesperson for the office said.

Tijuana is known for severe security issues within Mexico. According to official statistics, over 1,200 murder cases occurred in the city alone in 2025.