Jerry Jones defends Cowboys' turf amid World Cup grass debate
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 4:49 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Jerry Jones, owner of the Dallas Cowboys, stands by the team's plan to return to artificial turf after the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite installing a natural grass surface at AT&T Stadium for the tournament. Jones expressed skepticism about the safety benefits of grass compared to modern turf, asserting that the decision is based on the diverse needs of events held at the stadium. The Cowboys’ stance has reignited discussions among players advocating for grass fields, as the NFL Players Association continues to highlight injury concerns associated with artificial surfaces. With nine World Cup matches set at the AT&T Stadium, including a semi-final, the temporary grass installation raises questions about its absence in the NFL season. Discussions around player safety and turf continue, but no indication of changing the Cowboys’ surface has been communicated.
- •AT&T Stadium undergoing temporary grass installation for 2026 World Cup matches.
- •Jones claims there is no safety difference between grass and modern turf.
- •Players support natural grass, citing injury concerns linked to artificial surfaces.
- •Cowboys plan to revert to turf after the World Cup concludes.
- 4:49 PMYahoo Sports — Jerry Jones’ World Cup comments have put the Cowboys’ turf debate back in the spotlight
"Jerry Jones dismisses grass debate as Cowboys prepare for FIFA World Cup matchesDallas is about to host a major tournament in a stadium with real grass, but Jerry Jones still isn’t convinced that means the Cowboys should switch away from artificial turf. The longtime owner has reaffirmed plans to return to turf once the 2026 World Cup wraps up, even after AT&T Stadium was fitted with a grass surface for the nine scheduled matches.
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