Yerevan stadium turf not yet fully ready day before Armenia vs. Portugal match (PHOTOS)

The turf at Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium in Yerevan is not yet ready for a match ever since the Jennifer Lopez concert there in August.

The stadium's turf is still being processed a day before the Armenia vs. Portugal match.

Some parts of the turf are in poor condition, as the grass has not grown back fully—or has not grown back at all.

At present, grass mowing and cultivating is underway at the stadium.

The Armenian and Portuguese national teams will not hold prematch training at this stadium, the Football of Federation Armenian (FFA) had announced earlier.

Both teams will hold their prematch training on Friday evening at the FFA Football Academy Stadium in Yerevan.

The Armenia vs. Portugal match in the first round of the European Qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be played on Saturday at Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium in Yerevan, and will kick off at 8pm.

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