FIFA Issue Statement After Players Raise Concerns over World Cup Final Venue
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Coaches and players have complained about the pitch at the East Rutherford stadium, but FIFA says everything is fine.
FIFA issue statement after players raise concerns over World Cup final venue
France and Brazil stars have both complained about the playing surface at MetLife Stadium, but FIFA is convinced it is up to the task of hosting six more games, including the World Cup final
Halfway through the group stage of the World Cup, criticism is being voiced against the stadium that will host the final.
Can the World Cup final be hosted? Player complaints explode over the stadium turf. Vinicius says the grass is dry and slowing down the game tempo. Coach Deschamps says it looks like there is cement underneath the grass. FIFA states all 16 stadiums are excellent. MetLife Stadium, which is set to host the CONCACAF World Cup final, is engulfed in controversy over its turf. Players one after another [regarding] the grass
Vini Jr. and Didier Deschamps are "not amused" - the final grass in New York/New Jersey provides for discussions. Everything about the World Cup 2026 in the live blog.
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