Overview
- Local patrol officers discovered a decomposing person wrapped in a black bag in the trunk of a grey Toyota SUV parked across from Estadio Caliente, and prosecutors reported visible signs of violence.
- Forensic teams in protective suits examined the vehicle on site, removed the body, and have opened an official investigation into the death.
- Authorities said the SUV had been parked at the supermarket lot opposite the stadium since Wednesday and a strong odor was noticed when police opened the trunk.
- The Iran national team continues to train at Estadio Caliente under a large National Guard security detail and team spokespeople have not confirmed any change to those measures.
- Tijuana has high violent-crime levels, with more than 1,200 homicides recorded in 2025, a context that police and prosecutors say frames local public-safety concerns around the delegation.