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Spain moved from Puebla de Zaragoza to Tlaxcala before the 1986 Mexico World Cup, confronting kit shortages and negotiations with local officials and logistics. The squad arrived in Mexico eleven days before their opening match and set up a base in Tlaxcala, where they began training.
Early on, their official kits failed to arrive, forcing players to wear borrowed shirts from nearby clubs. Kit supplier Le Coq Sportif warned that any image without the rooster emblem could breach the contract, adding pressure on the federation.
These logistical hurdles spurred a disciplined defensive approach that Spain displayed throughout the tournament. Ultimately, the team reached the quarter‑finals, marking a memorable campaign in Mexican heat.
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