FIFA Sells Pieces of 2026 World Cup Final Pitch as Collectibles FIFA has launched an online sale of small fragments of the grass from the New York New Jersey Stadium, the venue for the 2026 World Cup final, with each piece priced between $450 and $3,000. The grass, encased in resin to preserve its condition, will be sold in four tiers, with the lowest-priced items available for $450 and the highest, a “Hero Edition,” priced at $3,000. Buyers will receive the grass fragments along with additional memorabilia, including a USB containing an “authenticity film,” an acrylic casing inscribed with the tournament’s logo, venue, date, and final score, and varying collectibles depending on the tier. The sale, managed by UK-based company Keep Stub, is limited to 2,026 pieces per tier, with all four tiers collectively projected to generate over $11.2 million in revenue if sold out. The grass fragments, which are 2.5 inches in size for the lower tiers, will not be shipped until after the final on July 19, 2026, and are only available to buyers in the U.S., UK, and Europe. The $3,000 “Hero Edition” includes a larger 3-inch fragment, a gold-etched metal souvenir ticket, a mini replica of the World Cup final ball, and a crystal-cut glass trophy. The packaging and included items vary with each tier, reflecting the increasing value and exclusivity of the collectibles. The sale of the pitch fragments follows FIFA’s earlier release of limited-edition host city jerseys priced at $375 each, which are still available on FIFA’s website despite being limited to 999 units per design. The grass itself is part of a broader trend in sports memorabilia, where iconic playing surfaces are sold as collectibles.#fifa #boise_state #new_york_new_jersey_stadium #keep_stub #world_cup_final
EA Sports College Football 27 Pac-12 Team Ratings Released The release of EA Sports College Football 27 has generated anticipation for the 2026 college football season. On June 23, 2026, EA Sports unveiled team ratings for the Pac-12 conference, providing an overview of how each team is projected to perform in the game. The ratings include overall team scores, offensive and defensive breakdowns, and opponent rankings for specific teams. The Pac-12 teams are ranked based on their overall ratings, which combine offensive and defensive metrics. Boise State leads the conference with an overall rating of 80, supported by an offensive rating of 82 and a defensive rating of 78. San Diego State follows at 77 overall, with offensive and defensive ratings of 78 and 76, respectively. Texas State also ranks at 77 overall, with an offensive rating of 78 and a defensive rating of 75. Fresno State, Oregon State, and Utah State share the 76 overall rating, with each team displaying a mix of offensive and defensive strengths. Fresno State and Oregon State both have offensive ratings of 76 and defensive ratings of 77, while Utah State mirrors this pattern. Washington State rounds out the top eight with a 76 overall rating, though its defensive rating of 73 lags slightly behind its offensive rating of 78. Colorado State is the lowest-ranked Pac-12 team in the ratings, with an overall score of 74, an offensive rating of 73, and a defensive rating of 75. The rankings also detail Colorado State’s opponents for the 2026 season. At home, the Rams will face Wyoming, rated 73 overall (73 offense, 72 defense), and BYU, rated 86 overall (86 offense, 86 defense).#san_diego_state #texas_state #ea_sports #pac12 #boise_state
