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LessAspin

(2,154 posts) Thu Jul 2, 2026, 08:10 AM 10 hrs ago

1994 World Cup at the Pontiac Silverdome

Over 77,000 packed the Pontiac Silverdome for the first ever indoor World Cup game 32 years ago..

Who did it best? USA 1994 versus World Cup 2026 â€“ then and now
— The Guardian (@theguardian.com) 2026-06-30T15:09:03.614Z

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1994 World Cup at the Pontiac Silverdome (Original Post) LessAspin 10 hrs ago OP

Surf n Turf LessAspin 8 hrs ago #1

Thanks. I'd been wondering if they'd ever played indoors. underpants 7 hrs ago #2

LessAspin

(2,154 posts)

1. Surf n Turf

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Thu Jul 2, 2026, 10:18 AM

8 hrs ago

The Turf developed for the Silverdome is being used in every stadium for the 2026 World Cup 🌎

MSU researchers are collaborating with FIFA and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, to provide the playing surface for the 2026 World Cup, which kicks off June 11 across the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
— The State News (@statenews.com) 2026-04-22T21:53:02.831Z

The FIFA World Cup is officially underway! As billions across the world watch, Michigan State University is playing a quiet, but crucial role: https://www.wilx.com/2026/06/10/msu-turfgrass-program-takes-center-stage-world-cup/Â
— WILX News 10 (@wilxtv.bsky.social) 2026-06-11T19:15:07.154Z

underpants

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2. Thanks. I'd been wondering if they'd ever played indoors.

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Thu Jul 2, 2026, 11:23 AM

7 hrs ago

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