Japan, Tigres UANL, Monterrey
4 June 2026
Japan changed training venues in Monterrey before the World Cup after players found an uneven pitch with dirt patches at their original facility. The squad moved from Tigres UANL’s ground to Monterrey’s El Barrial base.
The issue went viral on Mexican social media and drew criticism of Tigres UANL’s facility. Japan open against Netherlands in Arlington before returning to Monterrey to face Tunisia, then meet Sweden in their final group match.