FIFA partnered with turf experts at the University of Tennessee and Michigan State University to research and develop the best surface for the tournament.
Nashville will not be a host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Nashville will not be the site of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. During an announcement Thursday, 16 cities were chosen out of 22 that were in the running.
Could Nashville Host The 2026 World Cup? FIFA Says Its Tour Lives Up To The Hype So Far
“Driving through Lower Broadway last night on a Wednesday night, you know, the presentations weren’t a lie,” said FIFA Events Director Colin Smith.
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