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FIFA's Wenger: Pitches will be better at World Cup

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created: June 28, 2025, 4:27 p.m. | updated: June 29, 2025, 4:43 a.m.

On "The Football Reporters" podcast, James Olley shares his frustrations with the Club World Cup tournament as it currently exists. (1:41)Open Extended ReactionsFIFA's Global Football Development chief Arsene Wenger acknowledged that the quality of pitches hosting Club World Cup matches in the U.S. was not good enough, but insisted it would be better when the country co-hosts the 2026 World Cup. Pitches at the Club World Cup have drawn criticism during the tournament. Carl Recine - FIFA/FIFA via Getty ImagesParis Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique raised the issue early in the expanded Club World Cup tournament. If we're calling this the best club tournament in the world, it should have world‑class facilities.

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