World Cup pitches took eight years to design for consistent turf
The turf for the World Cup pitches needed eight years of scientific design to ensure consistency across all stadiums. John Sorochan, a scientist, worked on creating uniform grass surfaces for dozens of team camps and 16 stadiums. Varying conditions like Mexico City's altitude and Miami's heat presented a challenge.
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