Japan Switches Monterrey World Cup Training Site Due To Field Conditions

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, Tigres' biggest rivals.

The delegation didn't specify why it moved. Training is scheduled for Thursday afternoon.