MSU is helping provide the playing surfaces for the World Cup, in collaboration with @FIFAcom and @UTKnoxville.
Researchers previously worked with FIFA on the 1994 World Cup, developing and delivering a novel system of portable turfgrass. This system is now the industry standard.
A friend in baseball once told me:
It's amazing how far away spring training feels on Dec. 31 ...
And how close it feels on Jan. 1
Just to prove that ...
The first spring training game of 2026 is 7 weeks from today!
Feel warmer yet?
Went to school with Josh at Michigan State. Like @RyanJBjorn said, my favorite part about this turf community is how we rally and support one another. Anyone who can, please help support Josh and his beautiful family. https://t.co/LQmlSwIU4O
🚨🚨🚨We are hiring for a full-time seasonal position to assist with day-to-day turf operations @EmpowerField. Click the link below to apply today! #turf#turfjob#BroncosCountry
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When the @FIFAWorldCup returns to the U.S. in 2026, Zac Kelly will have played a role behind the scenes.
Working within MSU's Turf Management Program, he’s helping to create temporary turf that teams from around the world will play on.
#GoGreen
Trey Rogers @MSUturfdoc with @CANRatMSU discusses differences between working on the turf for the 1994 FIFA world cup and the upcoming 2026 world cup via @npr. https://t.co/v4MJUH9ZzG
In 2026, MSU's turfgrass program will play a major role in the World Cup by teaming up with @FIFAcom and providing the playing surfaces. https://t.co/CPbgLVvbWo
Trey Rogers with @CANRatMSU talks to @RussGRNnWhite on the MSUToday podcast about growing turgrass for three countries, 16 cities and 104 matches for the FiFA World Cup 26. https://t.co/kO3B9DZXiB
"The 2026 World Cup is coming to North America with an ambitious plan, expanding the field by 50% and spreading the soccer spectacle over 16 cities in three countries with multiple climates and elevations." @MSUturfdoc
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Come join our team, we are hiring for a Sports Turf Operations Manager at the Williamsport Crosscutters in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. (https://t.co/QVi4OZRjKo)