France midfielder Adrien Rabiot and Brazil forward Vinícius Júnior both criticize the playing surface ahead of the teams’ match in the New York area. Rabiot says the pitch at the New Jersey Stadium feels more like an artificial surface than a natural one. Vinícius also expresses concern about the turf, saying it dries out too quickly during play. The comments come after players from both teams have drawn attention to what they describe as pitch characteristics that affect how the game is played, including the feel of the surface and how it holds moisture. While the remarks focus on different aspects—Rabiot on the overall feel of the surface and Vinícius on drying conditions—both center on perceived conditions that could influence movement and ball behavior. Neither outlet’s account provides official responses from organizers in the provided text.