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
