Japan Complains About Poor Training Fields Before World Cup Kickoff

The Japanese national team expressed its dissatisfaction with the condition of the training fields allocated to them in the city of Monterrey, Mexico, a few days before the start of the 2026 World Cup. The coaching staff noted issues with the quality of the turf on one of the fields that was supposed to host the team's preparations.

Media reports stated that the Japanese national team was forced to change its training venue after discovering uneven areas, holes, and dirt patches on the field, which raised concerns among the coaching staff about the risk of player injuries during the preparation period for the tournament.

Midfielder Takefusa Kubo pointed out that the pitch was not up to the required standard, explaining that the poor condition of the field prompted the team to look for a more suitable alternative to continue their training.

These developments come at a time when criticism is mounting against some facilities used during the World Cup preparations, while the Japanese team continues its preparations for the tournament, which will kick off in a few days in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.