Memorable fragments of the final‑match pitch will be sold to collectors, with prices ranging from $450 to $1,200 per piece.
By Reuters and The Associated Press
Published On 11 Jul 2026
FIFA aims to generate additional revenue from the World Cup final after the match and tournament conclude.
Starting at $450 per segment, FIFA announced on Saturday that pieces of the final match pitch will be offered for sale.
Players and coaches have criticised the field’s quality at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium, which normally features an artificial surface for NFL contests. FIFA renamed the venue the New Jersey New York Stadium for the tournament.
Accused of inflating ticket prices for this year’s U.S. tournament, FIFA expects to earn over $11 million from the pitch‑fragment sale, per a report in The Athletic.
The product description states that each segment is a genuine 2026 FIFA World Cup pitch fragment, encased in a premium acrylic USB module for preservation. The official listing notes each turf segment measures 17.5 × 17.5 × 17.5 (units unspecified) and is presented in a sleek shoulder‑box with spot‑UV detailing, targeting collectors and football fans.
FIFA explains that the acrylic USB includes an authenticity film and serves as a contemporary display piece, housed in a premium hinged shoulder box with spot‑UV detailing.
Shipping is limited to addresses within the United States and Europe.
All orders will be processed and shipped only after the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final.
Beyond tickets, the premium souvenir tier is priced at $3,000 for a three‑by‑three‑inch (7.6 × 7.6 cm) pitch fragment, which includes a gold‑etched replica ticket, a miniature World Cup ball and a crystal‑cut trophy.
Additional tiers are available at $450, $900 and $1,200 respectively.
No more than 2,026 pieces will be produced per tier.
Regular final tickets are being sold for up to $32,970, while hospitality packages—including meals and beverages—are priced at $34,500 and $32,500.
According to the report, the final‑match pitch was cultivated at a turf farm in North Carolina.
To ensure uniformity, all tournament venues received new grass surfaces, even those that normally feature artificial turf, such as the stadiums in Seattle (WA), Atlanta (GA), East Rutherford (NJ), Vancouver (BC), Arlington (TX) and Inglewood (CA).
The future use of the remaining pitch surfaces has not been disclosed.