NFL owners urged to address turf issues following World Cup insights
Sports Illustrated • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 10:08 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
As the NFL season begins, concerns about player safety on artificial turf have resurfaced. Reports indicate that players are advocating for improved field conditions, highlighting lessons learned from FIFA's World Cup standards. The call for change is timely, as injuries have been a significant issue in the league, raising questions about the adequacy of current practices. Owners are urged to take proactive measures to enhance player safety and well-being.
- •Concerns about injuries on NFL turf highlighted as season begins.
- •Players advocate for better field conditions based on World Cup insights.
- •Current practices under scrutiny amid rising injury reports.
- •Owners are called to act on improving player safety.
- •Lessons from FIFA's field standards emphasized for NFL decision-making.
- 10:08 AMSports Illustrated — The World Cup Has Exposed the NFL’s Turf Problem. Now It’s Time for Owners to Do Right By Their Players. - Sports Illustrated
"It’s time NFL owners learned from FIFA’s field requirements and change its approach.
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