FIFA, the governing body of soccer, is selling pieces of the grass that will be used for the July 19 World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Each segment of turf is being sold for $450.
Details of the Sale
The grass will be permanently preserved in a premium acrylic with a USB keepsake. FIFA’s store says each piece contains an original fragment of the iconic Final playing surface, making it a unique collectible that celebrates one of the world’s greatest sporting events.
Players and coaches have criticized the quality of the field at MetLife, which usually uses an artificial surface for NFL games of the New York Giants and Jets. FIFA is making the turf available to send only to addresses in the United States and Europe.
Orders will not be shipped until after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final. FIFA is also selling regular tickets for the final at up to $32,970 and is asking $34,500 and $32,500 for hospitality tickets that include food and drinks.
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