Grass at Vancouver’s BC Place gets thumbs up from World Cup stars (opens original article in a new tab)

Vancouver's BC Place hosted the first men's World Cup game in Canada with a natural grass pitch that received positive feedback from players after Australia's win against Turkey.

• BC Place's natural grass pitch for the World Cup was approved by players after Australia's 2-0 win over Turkey.
• FIFA required stadiums to switch to natural grass, using a blend of Kentucky bluegrass and perennial ryegrass with advanced irrigation systems.
• Skeptical fans initially criticized the North American pitches, but players and officials praised the pitch quality and performance.