The FIFA World Cup is prompting a temporary field change at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The stadium, normally surfaced with artificial turf for its NFL tenants—the Los Angeles Rams and Chargers—has been converted to natural grass for the upcoming World Cup matches featuring the U.S. Men’s National Team. This shift has drawn attention from NFL players, who are questioning why they continue to play on turf when grass is readily available for major international events. The temporary grass installation highlights the ongoing debate surrounding player safety and performance on different field surfaces within professional football. Concerns over injuries, particularly non-contact injuries, are frequently raised regarding artificial turf. The World Cup’s requirement for a grass field underscores a contrast in priorities between FIFA and the NFL regarding playing surfaces. This situation is likely to fuel further discussion about a potential league-wide transition to natural grass in the NFL.