World Cup history will be made on this grass. These scientists have spent decades perfecting it ^6.4%

BBC - By Johnny Kauffman - 5/16/2026, 10:00 AM

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The 2026 World Cup kicks off in just a few weeks. The grass on which the tournament's 104 matches will be played has a vital but often overlooked role. Scientists have fed, mowed and stamped on miles of turf to get it right. It happened just eight minutes into the match. Ángel Di María stole the ball from a Canadian defender and took off... more