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Yamal and Messi aren’t the only stars of the World Cup finals. If you’ve been watching any of the games, you’ve probably stared directly at a huge, unsung hero: the turf. Turf grass science is a real thing, and it’s John...
Why did designing the World Cup pitches take eight years? is an episode from Short Wave by NPR. Yamal and Messi aren’t the only stars of the World Cup finals. If you’ve been watching any of the games, you’ve probably stared directly at a hu...
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Published Jul 17, 2026, 13:21 long, audio available.