FIFA to Sell Pieces of World Cup Final Stadium Pitch for Millions
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- FIFA will sell pieces of the pitch from the 2026 World Cup final stadium as memorabilia.
- Segments of the turf will be priced between $450 and $3,000, with higher tiers including replica trophies and tickets.
- The sale is expected to generate over $11 million, with shipping limited to the U.S. and Europe.
FIFA is capitalizing on the 2026 World Cup final by offering fans a unique piece of history: actual segments of the stadium's pitch.
Starting at $450, fans can purchase a piece of the turf used in the final match. The most exclusive tier, priced at $3,000, includes a three-by-three-inch piece of grass accompanied by a gold-etched replica ticket, a miniature replica World Cup ball, and a crystal-cut World Cup trophy. FIFA aims to generate over $11 million from these sales, according to a report by The Athletic.
Own a genuine piece of football history with an authentic 2026 FIFA World Cup Piece of the pitch, permanently preserved in a premium acrylic with a USB keepsake.
The governing body stated that each piece of turf will be permanently preserved in acrylic with a USB keepsake. The official store describes the item as a "unique collectible that celebrates one of the worldโs greatest sporting events." Orders for the turf segments will not be shipped until after the World Cup final concludes.
This initiative comes as FIFA faces scrutiny over high ticket prices for the tournament. The organization is also selling regular tickets for the final at prices reaching up to $32,970, with hospitality tickets even higher. The turf used for the final was reportedly grown at a farm in North Carolina, and new fields were installed at all World Cup venues for consistency.
Each piece contains an original fragment of the iconic Final playing surface, making it a unique collectable that celebrates one of the worldโs greatest sporting events.
Originally published by Al Jazeera in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.