Mexican police investigate body found outside World Cup training base

WorldFootball
15 Jun 2026 • 8:20 PM MYT
The Independent
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Mexican police investigate body found outside World Cup training base

  • A body was discovered inside a bag in a parking lot in Tijuana, Mexico, across from Estadio Caliente stadium.
  • Mexican authorities found the corpse on Friday after opening a vehicle due to a pungent smell.
  • Iran's national football team is currently training at Estadio Caliente stadium in preparation for an upcoming World Cup match against New Zealand.
  • Tijuana is known as one of Mexico's most violent cities, frequently used by criminal groups for drug smuggling.
  • The Iranian team is scheduled to travel to Los Angeles for their first group stage match on Tuesday.

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