# Rutgers Grass Powers 2026 World Cup

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Podcast: [New York City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-york-city-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7435038)
Published: 2026-06-12T22:27:57+00:00
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The 2026 Men’s World Cup is set to roar into action with a surprising hero from New Jersey: Rutgers turfgrass. Ten of sixteen stadiums across North America will feature fields made from this resilient grass, bred and tested at Rutgers’ massive 300-acre research farm in Freehold. With 51,000 test plots and a cleat-simulation machine, scientists have engineered turf that survives drought, heat, and disease—perfect for the world’s top athletes. While MetLife Stadium (hosting the final) uses warm-season Bermuda grass, most venues—from Philly to Mexico City—will showcase Rutgers’ cool-season turf. It’s a global stage for New Jersey’s quiet agricultural innovation, proving even the ground beneath the biggest games has a story. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/38fa205749ea9688

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