Decomposing body found near Iran's World Cup training base in Tijuana, Mexico

A decomposing body wrapped in a black plastic bag was discovered in the trunk of an abandoned car parked near the Caliente stadium in Tijuana, the site of the Iranian national football team's training base for the 2026 World Cup. The vehicle had been left at the location for about three days before authorities inspected it and found the body, which showed signs of violence and advanced decomposition, complicating identification and the investigation.

Mexican police have opened a thorough inquiry into the circumstances of the death, while stating that no connection to the Iranian team or the tournament has been established. Security measures around stadiums, hotels and training facilities have been tightened, and the Iranian squad continues its preparations for the competition despite the incident.