FIFA to sell pieces of World Cup final stadium pitch, could earn millions
Summary
FIFA will sell pieces of the grass from the 2026 World Cup final stadium as souvenirs, starting at $450 each. The sale aims to generate over $11 million and offers fans a chance to own a small part of the playing field used in the final match.Key Facts
- Pieces of the World Cup final pitch will be sold starting at $450 per piece.
- FIFA expects to earn more than $11 million from selling the pitch pieces.
- Each piece is preserved in acrylic and comes with a USB showing its authenticity.
- The pitch was grown at a turf farm in North Carolina and installed at MetLife Stadium, renamed New Jersey New York Stadium for the World Cup.
- The turf sale is limited to buyers in the United States and Europe and will ship after the final match.
- The highest-priced turf package costs $3,000 and includes extras like a replica ticket and a mini World Cup ball.
- FIFA has also charged high prices for World Cup tickets, with some seats costing up to nearly $33,000.
- New natural turf was installed at all World Cup venues, even those that usually use artificial turf for other sports.
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