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El Barrial
Coverage of El Barrial in the Nexus archive.
- Why did the Japanese men’s national team abandon its practice pitch in Monterrey?
Japan's men's national team abandoned the Tigres Training Center in Monterrey due to poor pitch conditions, moving to other facilities. The incident sparked criticism in Mexico, with videos of the subpar field going viral. Japan will face Tunisia at Monterrey Stadium during the 2026 World Cup.