Episode Details

We have kick-off! But amongst the hype ... the favourites ... the All Whites ... the ball ... and the heat ... who gives a second thought to the grass? Players in past tournaments have. They've complained the quality of the grass robbed them of sure-fire goals. FIFA decided this can't happen again! Distinguished Professor of Turfgrass Science at the University of Tennessee, John Sorochan, has been tasked with creating perfect pitches for FIFA World Cup 2026. FIFA's Head of Pitch Infrastructure, Ewen Hodge joins John Sorochan to talk to Susie about everything from sod farms to preparing and testing the grass.