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- MetLife Stadium installed a temporary grass field for the tournament, replacing its artificial turf.
- France began the World Cup with a 3-1 win over Senegal, with Adrien Rabiot playing and assisting the second goal.
- Rabiot said the pitch felt artificial while Vinicius Junior noted it dried quickly after Brazil's 1-1 draw with Morocco.
- The venue will host England's match against Panama on 27 June and the final on 19 July.
