Spain faces Argentina at 2026 World Cup final on developed Bermuda grass pitch
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 3:22 AM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Spain and Argentina will compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. The match marks the culmination of eight years of research and development focused on the natural Bermuda grass surface that was specially prepared for the event. Despite being grown in North Carolina, the grass was integrated into a complex system beneath the stadium's existing artificial turf. This innovative setup may influence soccer infrastructure in the U.S. for years to come as FIFA aims to enhance the playing experience. The finalists are ranked No. 1 and No. 2 in the world by FIFA as they vie for the championship title.
- •Spain faces Argentina for the World Cup title at MetLife Stadium.
- •The pitch has undergone eight years of development.
- •Bermuda grass grown in North Carolina is used for the final.
- •The surface is custom-designed with layers under the turf.
- •This match features the top two FIFA-ranked teams.
- 3:22 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup final pitch: Type of grass, and how the 2026 field at MetLife Stadium took eight years to develop
"On Sunday, the world will be watching as Spain meet Argentina for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. The natural grass surface it is played on may look mundane, but is the product of years of painstaking research and development.
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