Authorities and civilian search groups discovered 456 bags containing human remains near Estadio Akron, a stadium hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in Guadalajara, Mexico. These finds occurred at several locations in Zapopan municipality between 2022 and late 2025. The largest number came from Las Agujas in 2025. Many burial sites are on abandoned rural land. Civilian search collectives, such as Guerreros Buscadores de Jalisco, led many recoveries. These volunteers work with few resources and rely on tips and basic tools. Jalisco is Mexico’s most violent state and home to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. Victims are often killed in gang disputes or tricked before being murdered. Bodies are dismembered and hidden to prevent identification. Officials have not given exact numbers of victims. One person’s remains can be split over many bags. Forensic work is slow due to the large volume and limited capacity. Mexico has over 130,000 missing people since 2006. Jalisco alone accounts for more than 15,000 disappearances. Activists worry many victims may never be identified. The close location of graves to the World Cup stadium has sparked global attention. Public reactions online include outrage and calls for FIFA to address local violence. As of January 2026, no full forensic report on all remains is available. Search groups demand faster analysis and transparency to help solve the crisis.