“How embarrassing”: Japan’s national team had to go down a dirt and rock road to get to the training field in Mexico

Por Maried Díaz
10 June, 2026

Japan’s national team arrived in Monterrey to prepare for the World Cup and ended up training on a field belonging to Los Rayados de Monterrey, after Tigres’ facilities failed to meet the standards. 😳

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What drew the most attention was that the players had to travel along a dirt road to reach the field, something unthinkable at a World Cup host venue.

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Some say this is FIFA’s fault for assigning the tournament to countries without adequate infrastructure. Others point out that stadiums and access routes should guarantee not only the spectacle, but also proper nutrition and ideal physical conditions to prevent injuries. 🤔 Was Mexico really ready to host the World Cup? Or does this confirm what many already feared? 👇

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