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Monterrey

American  
[mon-tuh-rey, mawn-ter-rey] / ˌmɒn təˈreɪ, ˌmɔn tɛrˈreɪ /

noun

  1. a city in and the capital of Nuevo León, in NE Mexico: battle 1846.


Monterrey British  
/ mɔntɛˈrrɛi, ˌmɒntəˈreɪ /

noun

  1. a city in NE Mexico, capital of Nuevo Léon state: the third largest city in Mexico; a major industrial centre, esp for metals. Pop: 1 353 000 (2005 est)

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Iraq are due to face either Bolivia or Suriname in Monterrey on 31 March, with the winner of the inter-continental play-off booking their place at the 2026 World Cup.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Mexico will also host matches in Mexico City and Monterrey, both spared by the violence, when the World Cup is held between 11 June and 19 July.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Vitro—which is based in Monterrey, Mexico—employs 13 Mexican nationals as engineers at its Crestline plant.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

“The most important challenge is mobility, without a doubt ... and security,” said Francisco Rodríguez, head of television and commercial rights for the Monterrey venue.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2025

When I put on the headphones, I’m the captain of a jet, And my passengers Are mis abuelitos Coming from a dusty ranch In Monterrey.

From "Neighborhood Odes" by Gary Soto

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