World Cup 2022: Brazil concerned about the state of the lawn of the 974 stadium with FIFA

“We will ask FIFA to conduct a thorough review of the pitch of the 974 stadium in Doha.“, declared Juninho Paulista, sports coordinator of the Brazilian selection, in a press conference this Tuesday at the Grand Halam stadium, training center of the Brazilians. Why does the state of the lawn of the 974 stadium worry the Seleçao so much? Because the players of coach Tite, already qualified for the next round, will play their round of 16 in this venue if they finish first in group G.

“She was bad”

It’s pretty well underway for the Auriverde selection, currently first in their group with two victories. For their next, they will face Cameroon on Friday (8 p.m.) in Doha. “We are concerned that the condition of the pitch will deteriorate ahead of the Round of 16 as there are still two games to play at this stadium“, s’est inquiété Juninho Paulista.

The 974 stadium, built with containers and other reused materials which will be completely dismantled after the tournament, must still host two group matches: Poland-Argentina on Wednesday and Serbia-Switzerland on Friday before this probable round of 16 Brazil. After the game against Switzerland, Brazilian players criticized the state of the pitch. She “was bad” selon Bruno Guimaraes, “pas very dense, making it difficult to control the ball“said forward Richarlison.