The World Cup pitches cover so much ground they’ll be hard to ignore. The crews that put them there would prefer if fans didn’t notice them at all. While it took a herculean effort to engineer the right grass for the different stadiums and to make sure it’s in pristine condition for the duration of the tournament , the goal is that it never really attracts attention. After all, there’s nothing worse than uneven patches, divots and worn spots that can affect a player’s footing when the focus