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World Cup Matches Will Be Played on Turf Developed at Rutgers
Rutgers researchers tested the grass for durability before it was installed at World Cup venues, including Lincoln Financial Field, officials said.
- Ten of the 16 stadiums hosting World Cup matches across North America feature Rutgers University turfgrass, bred at a sprawling 300-acre research farm in Freehold, Monmouth County, New Jersey.
- Years of selective breeding and testing at Rutgers produced the durable turf, with researchers using a machine that mimics cleats on around 51,000 experimental plots to identify the toughest grass.
- Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia installed a mix of Blue Note, Bolt, and Legend Kentucky bluegrass in early May to prepare the tournament surface for players.
- New Jersey's MetLife Stadium, temporarily renamed New York New Jersey Stadium, opted for a warm-season grass variety instead of Rutgers' cool-season product for tournament games.
- The turfgrass must provide the right amount of bounce and grip for players during high-intensity matches, Murphy confirmed, ensuring Rutgers' turf meets the global tournament's demanding standards.
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Most World Cup stadiums have Rutgers turfgrass, which is tested for toughness at a research farm in New Jersey
Ten of the 16 stadiums hosting Men's World Cup matches across North America are using Rutgers turfgrass, which is bred at a sprawling 300-acre research farm in Freehold.
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