US EditionUS Soccer Great Heath Hopes CWC Spurs More Growth for Game at Home
- FIFA’s Global Football Development chief Arsène Wenger pledged that 2026 World Cup pitches in the U.S. will be improved after criticisms of poor turf conditions at the ongoing Club World Cup.
- Critics, including European coaches, highlighted dry, sprinkled pitches at Charlotte and Orlando, fueling criticism of the field quality in the current tournament.
- Luis Enrique described the ball bouncing like a rabbit, while Niko Kovac said the pitch was soft and slowed play, highlighting turf issues during the tournament.
- With the tournament entering the knockout round, Inter Miami’s clash with Paris Saint-Germain in Atlanta drew good crowds, building momentum toward the 2026 World Cup in the U.S.
- For the 2026 World Cup, FIFA promises fields will surpass the criticized pitches of this tournament, ensuring better playing conditions and tournament quality in the U.S.
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US soccer great Heath hopes CWC spurs more growth for game at home
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Tobin Heath might know something about what makes soccer resonate within the U.S.
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Arsene Wenger promises better pitch quality at 2026 World Cup
FIFA’s Global Football Development chief Arsene Wenger acknowledged that the quality of pitches hosting Club World Cup matches in the US was not good enough, but insisted it would be better when the country co-hosts the 2026 World Cup.
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MIAMI :FIFA's Global Football Development chief Arsene Wenger acknowledged that the quality of pitches hosting Club World Cup matches in the U.S. was not good enough, but insisted it would be better when the country co-hosts the 2026 World Cup.The pitches, often very dry and sprinkled with water during coolin
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