Concerns Over Playing Surfaces in Club World Cup
Arsene Wenger, the head of FIFA’s Global Football Development, has recognized the subpar condition of the playing surfaces used in the ongoing Club World Cup in the United States. Despite these issues, he expressed confidence that improvements will be made ahead of the 2026 World Cup, which the U.S. is set to co-host.
Reactions from Coaches and Players
Coaches and players, particularly from European teams, have largely condemned the quality of the pitches, which have been described as very dry and frequently requiring manual watering to maintain.
