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2026 World Cup Venues Set for Major Overhauls

2/4/2026

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The 11 U.S. stadiums hosting the 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup will undergo renovations to install natural grass, widen fields, and remove branding, with matches starting June 11, 2026.
Most venues will replace synthetic turf with hybrid grass to improve durability and meet FIFA standards.
The renovations will reduce seating capacities and reconfigure premium areas.
FIFA's "clean site" policy requires removal of commercial signage, resulting in thousands of logo cover-ups.

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The 11 U.S. stadiums hosting the 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup will undergo renovations to install natural grass, widen fields, and remove branding, with matches starting June 11, 2026.
Most venues will replace synthetic turf with hybrid grass to improve durability and meet FIFA standards.
The renovations will reduce seating capacities and reconfigure premium areas.
FIFA's "clean site" policy requires removal of commercial signage, resulting in thousands of logo cover-ups.