Pitch problems: Japan switches Monterrey training sites ahead of World Cup

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Japan's national soccer team switched their training venue in Monterrey due to uneven pitch conditions at their initial site used by UANL Tigres. The team moved to El Barrial, the training ground of Rayados de Monterrey, ahead of the World Cup matches.

Japan's national team has changed practice venues in Monterrey ahead of the World Cup after players encountered an uneven pitch marred by patches of dirt at their original training ground. The Japanese delegation said it has switched from the facility for Liga MX club UANL Tigres — site of Wednesday's practice — to El Barrial, the training ground of Rayados de Monterrey.