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2026 World Cup: Are US stadiums unprepared? Viral Senegal ball bounce clip sparks pitch fears

The countdown is on for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, jointly hosted for the first time by the US, Canada and Mexico. But a viral training video has triggered doubt on whether the US stadiums are ready for the tournament, after Senegal's national team...

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2026 World Cup: Are US stadiums unprepared? Viral Senegal ball bounce clip sparks pitch fears
Source: France 24
The countdown is on for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, jointly hosted for the first time by the US, Canada and Mexico. But a viral training video has triggered doubt on whether the US stadiums are ready for the tournament, after Senegal's national team was seen practicing on a pitch that saw the ball barely bounce. Fans online said it would result in "player injuries" and the "worst World Cup ever," but there's key context missing about the stadium and pitch.

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