Grass Roots of the 2026 World Cup

Professor Trey Rogers, a turfgrass legend who helped stage the 1994 World Cup, is back on the global stage—this time preparing sixteen stadiums across North America for the 2026 World Cup, the largest soccer event ever. Flying coast to coast, battling climate quirks and tight deadlines, he’s turning science into soccer fields with his former student John Sorochan, backed by a FIFA grant. It’s a high-stakes, high-flying job that mirrors the intensity of a championship coach—and one that could reshape how natural grass is grown for elite sports. With funding rare in turf research, this World Cup project is his chance to make lasting change, proving that lightning can strike twice—and this time, it’s lighting up stadiums. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3c8abe3ea84df0fa