NFL Players Renew Push for Grass Fields on Heels of World Cup
By Finn Garcia • Jul 18, 2026
NFL players are renewing calls for permanent grass playing surfaces, pointing to the temporary natural grass fields installed for the FIFA World Cup as proof that the change is possible. Ahead of Sunday's World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, dozens of players took to social media Friday using the hashtag #WorthTheCost to press their case. …
