June 29, 2026•1 min read•from Inside Higher Ed

The Researcher Who Spent Years Studying Grass for the World Cup

Arda Guler #8 of Turkiye scores his team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between Türkiye and USA at Los Angeles Stadium on June 25, 2026 in Inglewood, California.

Johanna Alonso Mon, 06/29/2026 - 03:00 AM

John Sorochan studies the turfgrass science and management program at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. In recent months, his work has gained national recognition for its work on the World Cup pitches.

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