Sweden and Japan cancel training at Tigres' stadium due to pitch issues
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 1:50 AM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Sweden and Japan have canceled their training sessions scheduled at Estadio Universitario, home of Tigres, after FIFA inspectors deemed the pitch conditions unacceptable. The decision, confirmed by Tigres Vice President Carlos Valenzuela, follows a thorough evaluation by FIFA, which concluded that the grass was not suitable for international training. Both teams will now use Monterrey Rayados' facilities instead, which met the required standards for the competition. The cancellation marks a disappointment for Tigres, who had hoped to host the teams ahead of their World Cup matches in Monterrey.
- •Sweden and Japan were scheduled to train at Estadio Universitario.
- •FIFA found the pitch conditions unacceptable.
- •Tigres' VP Carlos Valenzuela confirmed the cancellation.
- •The teams will train at Monterrey Rayados' facilities instead.
- •Event is ahead of the World Cup matches in Monterrey.
- 1:50 AMYahoo Sports — 😢 Sweden and Japan snub Tigres' stadium
"A devastating blow to Tigres’ pride and a quiet celebration in El Barrial. The conditions of the pitch at Estadio Universitario did not pass FIFA’s demanding inspection, causing the national teams...
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