Decomposed Body Discovered Near Iran’s Training Camp in Tijuana During 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

Mexican authorities in Tijuana have found 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 its 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 is being handled exclusively by the Tijuana Prosecutor’s Office.

Authorities say there is no immediate evidence that the Iranian football delegation was the target of the homicide, but the grim discovery has prompted tighter security measures around the camp.

A local police source 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 reported that patrol officers had identified the suspicious vehicle.