Saudi Arabia, the only bidder for the 2034 World Cup, will host the 48-team tournament in fifteen stadiums across five cities, including eight in the capital, state media said on Wednesday. The announcement came days after the kingdom submitted its official bid to the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA). Saudi Arabia plans to host […]
Copa America grass vs. turf fields: Bielsa, Scaloni, Vinicius criticize pitches of USA stadiums
With the 2026 World Cup just two years away, the United States has been attempting to make its venues compliant for the competition. The U.S. has some of the most expensive and state-of-the-art stadiums in the world, but its biggest and most notable venues are largely configured for other sports. One of the most heavily […]
Oldest MLB stadiums: How Rickwood Field compares to Fenway Park, other historic ballparks
MLB is playing a game Thursday at the oldest ballpark in America, and it isn’t Fenway Park. While Fenway may be MLB’s oldest ballpark, Birmingham’s Rickwood Field owns the distinction of being the oldest in the United States. The Giants and Cardinals will play at Rickwood as MLB pays homage to the Negro Leagues by […]