FIFA takes its grass very, very seriously

Sixteen stadiums across North America will host matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and they all need pitch perfect grass. For The National, CBC’s Lyndsay Duncombe breaks down the high-tech sod science and talks to the Canadian behind it all. 00:00 Pitch perfect grass for 16 stadiums 00:29 Canadian sod scientist in charge 01:57 How the technology has changed 02:46 Grass for each unique climate 03:39 BC Place gets ready for kick off #fifa #worldcup #cbcnews The National is the flagship of CBC News, showcasing award-winning journalism from across Canada and around the world. Led by Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault, our team of trusted reporters helps you make sense of the world, wherever you are. Subscribe to get the latest news daily, and watch live starting at 9 p.m. ET. https://www.youtube.com/user/CBCTheNa... More from CBC News | https://www.cbc.ca/news