How Gillette Stadium went from turf to grass for the World Cup, and what it could mean for the NFL

The installation of natural grass fields at venues like Gillette Stadium and New York New Jersey Stadium for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has prompted NFL players to question why they still play on turf. Some critics argue that certain NFL team owners are providing soccer players with natural grass while refusing to do the same for NFL athletes, highlighting a disparity in field surface choices during the preparations for the upcoming global tournament.