NFL players, NFLPA, FIFA and World Cup stadiums
Friday before the World Cup final
NFL players have renewed calls for permanent grass fields after NFL stadiums installed natural grass surfaces for World Cup matches. Players including Caleb Williams and Laremy Tunsil posted support using the #WorthTheCost campaign.
The NFLPA argues owners proved grass can work when FIFA required it for the tournament, but several venues will return to synthetic turf afterward. The push links World Cup facility changes to long-running player-safety concerns in American football.