Multiple NFL athletes have launched a social media effort to back their union's request for additional permanent grass fields in the wake of the World Cup.

Seven NFL venues across the United States received temporary grass surfaces during the event to satisfy Fifa requirements.

These fields will return to artificial turf once the tournament ends, even though 92 percent of players favor natural grass according to the NFL Players Association.

Available information indicates that artificial turf places notably greater strain on athletes than grass does.

Half of the league's 30 home stadiums currently feature grass while the remainder rely on synthetic surfaces, partly due to higher upkeep expenses for natural options.

Numerous players have shared posts using the hashtag #WorthTheCost, among them Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams who asked why similar conditions cannot continue.

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor noted that natural grass remains achievable and that player priorities deserve equal attention.

Green Bay Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin emphasized that inaction carries a physical toll on athletes and called for mandatory grass installation.

An NFLPA statement released ahead of the World Cup stressed that capability is no longer the issue since technology, expertise and resources already support top-tier grass fields preferred by most players.

The statement highlighted substantial investments made to accommodate international competitors and major events.

It concluded that NFL athletes who compete regularly on these surfaces, contribute to stadium funding and sustain the league merit equivalent dedication to high-quality grass fields.