George Kittle advocates for grass fields during USMNT World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 2:48 AM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
During the U.S. Men's National Team's World Cup opener against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium on June 13, George Kittle, tight end for the San Francisco 49ers, tweeted about the benefits of grass playing surfaces. He mentioned the quality of the grass at SoFi Stadium and suggested it could enhance NFL safety. This comes amidst increasing scrutiny of artificial turf in the NFL. The collective bargaining agreement is set to expire at the end of the 2030 season, potentially opening discussions on the playing surfaces in NFL stadiums. Kittle's comments highlight a growing concern among players regarding injuries on artificial surfaces as the World Cup showcases the viability of natural grass.
- •USMNT plays Paraguay in World Cup at SoFi Stadium.
- •George Kittle tweets about grass field benefits.
- •Concerns over artificial surfaces are increasing in the NFL.
- •Collective bargaining agreement set to expire after the 2030 season.
- •Kittle's remarks may inspire more player advocacy over field conditions.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — ’Wonder If We Could Get That’ — 49ers Star George Kittle Sends Message to NFL Owners After US-Paraguay World Cup Match
- 2:48 AMYahoo Sports — George Kittle uses USMNT World Cup match to advocate for NFL players
"George Kittle and the San Francisco 49ers are enjoying a productive offseason. Meanwhile, a grass field for the United States Men’s National Team’s match to open the World Cup sparked a strong reaction from the 49ers’ tight end, who advocated for player safety.
"A grass field for the USMNT match to open the world cup led to a tweet from San Francisco 49ers' TE George Kittle advocating for player safety.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 12:00 PM’Wonder If We Could Get That’ — 49ers Star George Kittle Sends Message to NFL Owners After US-Paraguay World Cup Match
George Kittle and the San Francisco 49ers are enjoying a productive offseason. Meanwhile, a grass field for the United States Men’s National Team’s match to open the World Cup sparked a strong reaction from the 49ers’ tight end, who advocated for player safety.
- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 2:48 AMGeorge Kittle uses USMNT World Cup match to advocate for NFL players
A grass field for the USMNT match to open the world cup led to a tweet from San Francisco 49ers' TE George Kittle advocating for player safety.
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