Pitch perfect: Developing natural grass for the World Cup
First publishedJul 19, 13:27 UTC
Last updatedJul 20, 05:03 UTC · 15m ago
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FIFA rules state that World Cup matches must be played on natural grass. For this year's tournament, scientifically-engineered sod (that can withstand playing conditions and differing climates) was deployed in stadiums with artificial turf.
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- What's the story?
- FIFA rules state that World Cup matches must be played on natural grass. For this year's tournament, scientifically-engineered sod (that can withstand playing conditions and differing climates) was deployed in stadiums with artificial turf.
- How widely is it covered?
- 1 outlet, average source rating 8.0/10.
- When was it last updated?
- 15m ago.
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