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Why is consistent turf important?
Imagine a footballer's surprise if the ball suddenly behaves differently underfoot! Consistent turf across all World Cup stadiums means fair play for every team. It ensures the game's outcome depends on skill, not on unpredictable variations in the playing surface, which could affect ball bounce, player speed, and injury risk.
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