NFL stadiums change from turf to grass for 2026 World Cup George Kittle advocates for permanent grass fields

George Kittle celebrated the U.S. men’s national team’s first goal in the 2026 World Cup on X, humorously commenting on the quality of SoFi Stadium’s grass. This sparked a discussion about the use of natural grass versus synthetic turf in NFL stadiums, especially as many hosting World Cup matches are using grass, while most NFL fields continue to use turf despite player preferences. Former players, including Jermaine Eluemunor and Devin McCourty, criticized the NFL’s reliance on turf and called for better field conditions for player safety. The NFLPA’s survey revealed 92% of players prefer grass, highlighting ongoing frustrations over field quality choices.

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