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US World Cup venues take shape as preparations continue
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, preparations are underway at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, with workers installing grass patches for the playing field. Meanwhile, the official match ball was used during a friendly between El Salvador and South Korea in Provo, Utah, marking early steps in the tournament's buildup.
Workers have begun installing grass patches on the field at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, as part of preparations for the FIFA World Cup, according to France 24. A Reuters photo from 13 May 2026, carried by the outlet, shows the turf being laid ahead of the tournament. The stadium is set to host matches during the event, which is scheduled to take place across North America.
The installation of natural grass over the stadium's usual artificial surface is a common step for major football tournaments, ensuring playing conditions meet international standards. SoFi Stadium, known primarily as the home of American football's Los Angeles Rams and Chargers, will be converted temporarily for football use.
Official match ball in use
Elsewhere, the official ball of the World Cup was used during a friendly match between El Salvador and South Korea, held on 3 June 2026 in Provo, Utah, as reported by France 24. An AP photo by Tyler Tate, featured in the outlet's coverage, shows the ball in action during the game.
The friendly served as an early test for the tournament's match ball, which will be used across all 104 matches of the World Cup. The choice of Provo as a venue for the friendly highlights the broader geographic spread of football activity in the United States during the tournament buildup.
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SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, is being prepared for the FIFA World Cup, including the installation of grass patches for the field, as reported by France 24.
The official World Cup ball was used in a friendly match between El Salvador and South Korea, according to France 24.
The friendly match took place in Provo, Utah, on 3 June 2026, as reported by France 24.
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ClaimSoFi Stadium is being prepared for the FIFA World Cup, including the installation of grass patches for the field, and is located in Inglewood, California.