As the FIFA World Cup approaches this summer, what does it take to create the perfect pitch — or field — for soccer's biggest stage? Economics correspondent Paul Solman heads to Tennessee and puts his body on the line to find out. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
What it takes to create the perfect pitch for the World Cup
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Mon 08:59 - SRF Wirtschaft
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Tue 14:02 - Al Jazeera English
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Wed 03:36 - Al Jazeera English
FIFA unlocks more World Cup tickets and adds new, more expensive categories
Wed 06:06 - BBC Headlines
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Thu 14:19 - The Telegraph
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Thu 14:29 - Al Jazeera English
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Thu 16:42 - Politico EU
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Thu 21:12 - Sky News (UK)
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Fri 14:15 - Euronews
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Fri 21:50 - The Hill
Amnesty, ACLU issue warning on US travel ahead of World Cup
Sat 07:09 - Al Jazeera English
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Sun 15:19 - Al Jazeera English
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Sun 16:01 - NRK (NO)
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Sun 18:02 - The Telegraph
Chelsea players get their way with Rosenior sacking... and finally show some fight
Mon 07:33 - SRF Wirtschaft
1st NHL player joins the national team – Suter and five other players for the 3rd week of World Cup preparation
Mon 10:44 - Al Jazeera English
Dynamic pricing adding to ‘dystopian’ 2026 World Cup, ex-Liverpool CEO says
Mon 10:52 - Al Jazeera English
World Cup 2026 prize money, fees to be increased for all teams: FIFA
Tue 08:47 - Al Jazeera English
FIFA urged to push US for ‘ICE Truce’ at World Cup by Human Rights Watch
Tue 09:17 - Al Jazeera English
All New York boroughs to host free World Cup fan events, Mamdani says
Tue 09:32 - Al Jazeera English
Congressmen call for National Guard to address drone threat at World Cup
Tue 10:58 - Al Jazeera English
Algeria’s Luca Zidane doubtful for World Cup after chin and jaw fracture
Tue 15:32 - Al Jazeera English
FIFA cut World Cup ref following arrest for alleged sexual assault in UK
Tue 20:23 - Sky News (UK)
New red card offence confirmed for World Cup
Tue 21:40 - France 24
FIFA introduces new World Cup red-card rules to combat racism
Wed 08:23 - Al Jazeera English
Red card for players covering their mouths in World Cup matches
Wed 10:44 - Al Jazeera English
FIFA confirms new World Cup rule on yellow cards to reduce suspensions
Wed 11:00 - The Telegraph
World Cup health security hub launched as measles surges
Wed 14:00 - Al-Monitor
UN experts urge Saudi labour practices switch before World Cup
Wed 21:40 - Washington Examiner
Canadian authorities deny FIFA president police escort ahead of World Cup meetings
Wed 22:20 - PBS Newshour
What it takes to create the perfect pitch for the World Cup
Thu 02:50 - France 24
Iran crisis, World Cup tensions overshadow FIFA Congress in Vancouver