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Fabian Riesterer, Head Groundsman VfB Stuttgart, shares his view on the World Cup, from pitch quality and grounds management to winning the SGL Winning Grounds Challenge and securing a ticket to the SGL Masterclass 2027.

Across 16 stadiums in three countries, grounds teams tackled challenges never before seen at a World Cup. Indoor venues, temporary natural grass, different climate zones and one consistent objective: delivering world-class pitches from the opening match to the final. Here are five lessons every grounds professional can take from World Cup 2026.

Ontdek hoe innovatieve technologie en data de toekomst van natuurgrasbeheer vormgeven. Tijdens de SGL Showcase in De Kuip krijg je een exclusief kijkje achter de schermen van een van Europa's meest iconische stadions en ervaar je hoe toonaangevende stadionbeheerders, experts en technologie samenkomen om de hoogste kwaliteit speelvelden te realiseren.

From indoor NFL stadiums to high-altitude venues in Mexico, every World Cup pitch faces different challenges. Discover the engineering quietly keeping football's biggest tournament on track.

From grow lights to pitch performance testing, SGL CEO Mark Trübenbacher shares how technology helps deliver consistent playing conditions throughout the World Cup.