Belllingham Criticizes Field Quality, FIFA Urged to clean up ahead of the 2026 World Cup

Gilabola.com – Real Madrid midfielder Jude Belllingham made sharp criticism of the field conditions in the FIFA Club World Cup which was being held in the United States.

The English player considered that the surface of the grass in several stadiums was not feasible, and asked FIFA to immediately take concrete steps before the 2026 World Cup rolled.

In his statement after the match between Real Madrid against Pachuca which ended 3-1, Belllingham said that the field used felt heavy on the knee, the ball was difficult to bounce, and overall it was difficult for the game.

He asserted that even though the hot weather was felt by all teams, the quality of the field remains a serious problem because it is directly related to the safety and comfort of the soccer players.

According to him, such conditions not only reduce the quality of the spectacle for supporters, but also at a risk of athlete fitness.

He hoped that the organizers and FIFA listened to the criticism and made improvements ahead of the World Cup next year which will also use five of the twelve stadiums that are now used in the Club World Cup.

Shoulder operations and opening goals are in additional highlights

In addition to the issue of field, Belllingham also revealed that he would undergo shoulder surgery after the tournament was over. He claimed to have been in pain for a long time, and although now the pain has been reduced, he feels tired of playing while continuing to wear a buffer.

He added that he was impatient to be able to play freely, and really appreciate the work of the physiotherapists and team doctors who had accompanied him so far.

In the match against Pachuca, Belllingham also contributed one opening goal. The goals were then followed by Arda Giper and Federico Valverde.

Madrid coach, Xabi Alonso, revealed that this victory was obtained thanks to the ability of the midfielders who used the gap well. Alonso admitted that in the drinking break they had indeed discussed the midfielder movement to the penalty box, and the results proved effective.

Despite having to play with ten players since the seventh minute because of the red card for Raul Asencio, Madrid was able to show mental toughness and tactic discipline.

Alonso highlighted the importance of a balance between surviving and controlling the ball. He said that this victory was very valuable, both from the technical side of football and the enthusiasm of the team to advance further in the tournament.

With this condition, the highlight of FIFA is getting stronger. The demands of players like Belllingham are not only criticism, but also calls for world soccer organizations to be more serious in protecting athletes who are the center of the show.