The international football organization FIFA recently launched the sale of commemorative pieces of turf from the 2026 World Cup final venue, priced at $450 each. These pieces of turf were taken from the World Cup final venue held at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19th. Orders are now being shipped, with delivery currently available to addresses in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe.
The merchandise available on the FIFA official store is named the “2026 FIFA World Cup Piece of the Pitch – Foundation Edition.” Each item contains a piece of natural turf from the final venue, sealed in a high-quality acrylic display case, and accompanied by a USB memory device with authentication information. According to official data, the product dimensions are 17.5×17.5×17.5 centimeters.
The official website states: “Collect a true football history treasure – a certified piece of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final venue turf, permanently encased in a high-quality acrylic display case, and accompanied by a USB memory device.” The website further emphasizes that each item includes an original piece of turf from the World Cup final venue, designed specifically for collectors, fans, and football enthusiasts as a unique memento to commemorate one of the world’s most iconic sporting events.
FIFA has mentioned that the MetLife Stadium is the home of the NFL’s New York Giants and New York Jets and normally uses artificial turf. To comply with FIFA World Cup match regulations, the stadium was specially equipped with natural turf for the tournament.
FIFA has also drawn attention recently for the ticket prices of the 2026 World Cup final. According to official ticket information, regular tickets for the final can reach up to $32,970, while hospitality suite tickets including catering services are priced at $34,500 and $32,500 respectively. The introduction of the commemorative pieces of turf from the final venue serves as another official collectible item for fans to enjoy.