FIFA Offers World Cup Final Field for Sale at $450 Each
WHO:
ABC7 Los Angeles - FIFA is the organization selling the field for the World Cup final.
WHAT:
stadiaworld - The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 nations and 104 matches across 16 stadiums in Canada, the United States, and Mexico.
stadiaworld - FIFA's senior pitch manager David Graham stated that players in different cities must experience the same playing surface during the tournament.
stadiaworld - Eight of the 16 host venues, including MetLife Stadium, typically use artificial turf for NFL games and will have natural grass installed for the World Cup.
ABC7 Los Angeles - FIFA's store describes the turf as "an authentic 2026 FIFA World Cup Piece of the pitch, permanently preserved in a premium acrylic with a USB keepsake."
ABC7 Los Angeles - The acrylic USB features "an authenticity film, while offering a sleek, contemporary display piece."
ABC7 Los Angeles - FIFA is selling pieces of the field for the World Cup final at $450 each.
ABC7 Los Angeles - Each segment of turf measures 17.5 by 17.5 by 17.5 (units unspecified).
ABC7 Los Angeles - FIFA is selling regular tickets for the final at prices up to $32,970.
ABC7 Los Angeles - Hospitality tickets for the final are priced at $34,500 and $32,500, which include food and drinks.
WHERE:
ABC7 Los Angeles - The World Cup final will take place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
ABC7 Los Angeles - The turf is available for shipping only to addresses in the United States and Europe.
WHEN:
ABC7 Los Angeles - The World Cup final is scheduled for July 19, 2026.
ABC7 Los Angeles - Orders for the turf will not be shipped until after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final.
WHY:
ABC7 Los Angeles - Players and coaches have criticized the quality of the field at MetLife Stadium, which typically uses an artificial surface for NFL games.
ABC7 Los Angeles - FIFA has been accused of charging high prices for this year's tournament in the United States.
HOW:
stadiaworld - SGL's grow lighting systems will be used in indoor stadiums to ensure healthy natural grass surfaces during the tournament.
stadiaworld - A research facility was constructed at the East Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center to test different grass species and lighting conditions for the tournament.
ABC7 Los Angeles - The turf pieces are presented in a premium acrylic with a USB keepsake and come in a premium hinged shoulder box with spot UV detailing.
(UPDATED July 14, 2026 07:34 UTC)
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 nations and 104 matches across 16 stadiums in Canada, the United States, and Mexico. To ensure a consistent playing surface, FIFA's senior pitch manager David Graham emphasized that players in different cities must experience the same conditions, leading to the installation of natural grass at eight venues that usually use artificial turf. Additionally, SGL's grow lighting systems will be utilized in indoor stadiums to maintain healthy grass, while a research facility at the East Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center has been set up to test various grass species and lighting conditions for the tournament.
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(UPDATED July 13, 2026 20:19 UTC)
FIFA's store is now offering a unique collectible, described as "an authentic 2026 FIFA World Cup Piece of the pitch," preserved in premium acrylic along with a USB keepsake that includes an authenticity film. This sleek display piece is designed to appeal to fans, especially amid criticism from players and coaches regarding the quality of the field at MetLife Stadium, which usually features an artificial surface for NFL games. As excitement builds for the upcoming World Cup, this collectible offers a tangible connection to the event.
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(UPDATED July 13, 2026 19:24 UTC)
FIFA is selling pieces of the field from the upcoming World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, with each segment priced at $450 and measuring 17.5 by 17.5 by 17.5. Regular tickets for the final can reach up to $32,970, while hospitality tickets are available for $34,500 and $32,500, which include food and drinks. The turf will only be shipped to addresses in the United States and Europe after the World Cup final, scheduled for July 19, 2026, and comes presented in a premium acrylic with a USB keepsake.