World Cup venues return to NFL stadiums after tournament concludes

Following the completion of the 2026 World Cup, venues across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico are transitioning back to NFL stadiums. The tournament, held in July, required significant modifications, including replacing artificial turf with natural grass and altering sponsorship branding. Notable venues like AT&T Stadium, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and SoFi Stadium showcased their transformations on social media. Jerry Jones highlighted AT&T Stadium's return with a promotional video, while Hard Rock Stadium and MetLife Stadium continued to celebrate their recent soccer events.

• 4:15 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup venues transform back into NFL stadiums: See the process