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Body found outside Tijuana stadium where Iran team is training for World Cup
By CBS Miami at CBS4 Miami
· June 14, 2026
· 2 min read
Mexican authorities are investigating how a corpse ended up outside a stadium in the border city of Tijuana, where Iran's national team has been training for its upcoming World Cup match against New Zealand.Officials said they found the corpse on Friday in a parking lot across from Tijuana's Estadio
Key takeaway The team will travel to Los Angeles next week for its first group stage match June 15 against New Zealand's All Whites at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.
Why this matters in The Miami
The discovery of a corpse outside a stadium in Tijuana, where Iran's national team is training, raises concerns about the safety of international athletes and staff in Mexican cities. As Miami prepares to potentially host its own international sporting events, the city should take note of Tijuana's struggles with violence, despite a reported 32% reduction in homicides. Miami's own experiences with crime and security threats, particularly in areas like Little Havana and Miami Beach, which attract international visitors, make it crucial to assess and improve safety protocols. The fact that Iran's team chose Tijuana over Tucson due to security concerns highlights the complexities of hosting global events in regions with high crime rates. As Miami-Dade County continues to grow as a hub for international events, it must prioritize security and safety measures to protect athletes, staff, and spectators, and learn from the experiences of cities like Tijuana.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 14, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Mexican authorities are investigating how a corpse ended up outside a stadium in the border city of Tijuana, where Iran's national team has been training for its upcoming World Cup match against New Zealand.Officials said they found the corpse on Friday in a parking lot across from Tijuana's Estadio
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