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Publication Date: May 28, 2026 - 11:01
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The science behind FIFA's perfect grass
May 28, 2026
If you watch a FIFA World Cup game next month, look out for the turf beneath the players’ feet. Millions of dollars and years of research have gone into perfecting the grass for the world’s largest sporting event. The Globe’s Andrea Woo unpacks the science behind producing a pitch-perfect field, along with the extensive prep underway at Vancouver’s BC Place.
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