Yahoo Sports reports: The turf at the stadium that will World Cup final on July 19 is already sparking debate after just a few games and there's been question whether the arena in East Rutherford was the most appropriate choice for the big match. It feels more like artificial turf, said French midfielder Adrien Rabiot, while several other players and coaches noted that the surface is particularly hard.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 22, 2026 5:56 AM
Turf at World Cup final stadium already sparks controversy
The turf at the stadium that will World Cup final on July 19 is already sparking debate after just a few games and there's been question whether the arena in East Rutherford was the most appropriate choice for the big match. It feels more like artificial turf, said French midfielder Adrien Rabiot, while several other players and coaches noted that the surface is particularly hard.
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