The FIFA World Cup 2026 is already making headlines, and it will be the biggest possible event ever due to record attendance, dramatic games, and ticket prices. So, FIFA has created yet another high-dollar product: World Cup final grass.
The relic from the July 19, 19, final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., can be bought by football fans for $450 a piece.
The collectible is being sold as a chance to have a tangible World Cup treasure. Each patch of grass will reportedly be stored in a high-quality acrylic case, with a USB keepsake and an authenticity mark. It will also be delivered in a specially designed presentation box for football enthusiasts and collectors.
But there’s already been one thing that caused some confusion. The online FIFA store states the dimensions of the “17.5 by 17.5 by 17.5” but does not specify the units of measurement, whether it be inches, centimetres or millimeters. This uncertainty has complicated the conversation about a pricey souvenir.
The statement coincides with a period when FIFA is under fire over the price of seeing the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States. The $450 pitch collectible will likely split opinions, following match tickets, accommodation, and travel burden, which are already putting a strain on supporters’ finances.
Some fans might consider it a once-in-a-lifetime football relic and a rare investment. Still others might argue that it’s another instance of FIFA monetizing everything, even the turf underneath the players’ feet.
The pieces of turf will only be sent out after the World Cup has been played. FIFA has also announced that initial deliveries will be limited to addresses in the U.S. and Europe.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 final pitch souvenir will no doubt be a popular collectible item from around the globe.
