The Mexican National Soccer Team suffered a theft of sports equipment in Oakland, California, while preparing for the friendly match against Japan on this September 2025 FIFA Date.
Although the incident left only material losses, it has raised concerns about the Tri’s safety on U.S. soil.
Theft and scope
The presidential delegation of the Mexican National Team confirmed that criminals forced the lock of one of the team’s transportation vehicles.
It was parked in the vicinity of the hotel.
The stolen item was a trunk containing training material, such as props and sports equipment.
The good news: there were no casualties, neither players nor coaching staff were physically affected.
Reaction and safety measures
El objeto robado fue un baúl con material de entrenamiento
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The Mexican Soccer Federation (FMF) expressed its concern.
He noted that they will move towards reinforcing security measures to avoid similar incidents during the rest of the U.S. rally.
In addition, members of the national press were also reportedly victims of robberies, raising alarm among the delegation and the media.
Impact on team readiness
Buzzy
Despite the scare, the robbery did not interrupt the Mexican National Team’s routine and soccer preparation.
El Tri remains focused for its match against Japan, scheduled for Saturday, September 6 at 8:00 p.m. at the Oakland Coliseum.
This match is part of two preparatory games for the 2026 World Cup.
Why does it matter for the U.S. Hispanic community?
This event highlights that even elite national teams can suffer security incidents in cities like Oakland.
For families or fans planning to attend or accompany the team, it is a reminder to take care of belongings and respect security protocols.
On platforms like Facebook, this type of situation generates empathy and calls to improve the protection of national sports delegations.
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