Arsene Wenger promises better pitch quality at 2026 World Cup

FIFA’s worldwide football development Chief Arsene Wenger acknowledged that the quality of the pitches that Clubworldbeker competitions organize in the US was not good enough, but insisted that it would be better if the country cup 2026 Co-Hostt.

The pitches, often very dry and sprinkled with water during cooling breaks or during rest, are widely criticized, mainly by coaches and players of the European teams who participate.

«I personally went to the field in Orlando,» said former Arsenal manager Wenger on Saturday. «It is not at the level that the European clubs are used to because it is not perfect, but that will be remedied for the World Cup next year.»

Paris St Germain coach Luis Enrique raised the problem early in the extensive Club World Cup tournament.

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«The ball bounces like a rabbit,» said Luis Enrique after the opening of his 4-0 victory of his team at Atletico Madrid.

«Nowadays, for example, the field was artificial grass, and now it is natural grass over it, which means that it must be watered manually. It is a big problem for the way we play.»

«FIFA has to take this really seriously. Not only the stadium fields, but also the training fields. If we call this the best club tournament in the world, the facilities of world class should have. I cannot imagine a NBA game that is played on a court full of holes.»