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FIFA Launches $450 World Cup 2026 Pitch Fragment Collectibles

7/11/2026

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FIFA Sells Pitch

FIFA is selling a “World Cup 2026 Piece of the Pitch – Foundation Edition” after the final at New York New Jersey Stadium.
Each $450 edition holds a pitch fragment in a premium acrylic case with a USB that provides an authenticity film and a hinged spot-UV box.
FIFA ships the 17.5 cm (6.9 in) case only to the United States, United Kingdom and Europe, aiming at collectors, fans and football enthusiasts.

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FIFA Sells Turf

The organizers are selling souvenir turf from the 2026 World Cup for over $11 million.
Four price tiers range from $450 to $3,000, with each tier limited to 2,026 pieces.
The $3,000 tier includes a gold-etched replica ticket, a mini World Cup ball and a crystal-cut trophy.
All grass was grown on a North Carolina farm and installed at every venue, even those that normally use artificial surfaces.

Summary

FIFA Sells Turf

FIFA announced a $450 sale of a 17.5 × 17.5 × 17.5 piece of MetLife Stadium turf for the July 19 final.
Players and coaches have publicly criticized the MetLife Stadium pitch slated for the July 19 final.
Critics accuse FIFA of inflating tournament prices, citing the $450 turf sale.
Observers say the sale heightens debate over World Cup memorabilia commercialization, recalling FIFA’s earlier auction of Club World Cup turf pieces.

History

Historical Context

FIFA’s first global licensing push began with the 1994 U.S. World Cup, which generated $623 million in local profit and helped launch Major League Soccer two years later. Building on that commercial model, the 2026 organizers now sell 2,026 limited-edition MetLife Stadium turf pieces, while FIFA expects the expanded tournament to add $40 billion to global GDP and $10-11 billion in direct revenue.

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FIFA Sells Pitch

FIFA is selling a “World Cup 2026 Piece of the Pitch – Foundation Edition” after the final at New York New Jersey Stadium.
Each $450 edition holds a pitch fragment in a premium acrylic case with a USB that provides an authenticity film and a hinged spot-UV box.
FIFA ships the 17.5 cm (6.9 in) case only to the United States, United Kingdom and Europe, aiming at collectors, fans and football enthusiasts.

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