👀The MetLife trap: the controversial pitch threatening the final

👀The MetLife trap: the controversial pitch threatening the final The grand final of the 2026 World Cup between Spain and Argentina will be played at MetLife Stadium in New York under extreme heat and intense humidity. However, the biggest concern for the teams is the state of the pitch, which has drawn heavy criticism throughout the tournament. Stars criticize the pitch Big names such as Vinícius Júnior, Adrien Rabiot, and Norway coach Ståle Solbakken have spoken out against the surface. The complaints point to the grass drying out quickly in the heat, making it excessively hard and rigid. "You can’t call it grass," the French midfielder said bluntly. A physical challenge for Spain For the Spanish national team, MetLife represents an unfamiliar setting in this tournament, as they have played six of their previous seven matches in indoor stadiums. Adapting to this "artificial" field and the weather will be vital to avoid falling into the trap. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.