The playing surface at the venue for the 2026 World Cup final is facing scrutiny. Players have voiced concerns about the condition of the grass, with some describing it as difficult to play on. Notably, Vinícius Junior has found the pitch challenging, and French player Adrien Rabiot has even likened the ground to artificial turf.
These complaints suggest that the turf in East Rutherford is not meeting the expectations of all participants. Interestingly, reports indicate that only one nation believes it stands to gain an advantage from the current state of the pitch.
