Former England forward Ian Wright criticizes the playing surface at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey ahead of the World Cup final. Coverage from outlets notes that the pitch has faced repeated criticism during the tournament, with observers describing it as dry and patchy in recent matches. In the Sunday night game between Spain and Argentina, the field is described as appearing in poor condition as players compete on a surface that looks uneven, with sparse grass coverage and areas that seem less well maintained. Wright’s comments emphasize that the pitch condition is not acceptable for a major event, echoing wider concerns raised earlier in the tournament. Other reporting around the final focuses on entertainment associated with the event, including an elaborate half-time show featuring major pop artists. However, the pitch criticism remains a separate thread in the reports, centering on the field’s condition and how it affects match conditions. Across sources, the central point is that the MetLife Stadium pitch is again presented as substandard compared with expectations for the World Cup’s decisive match.