11 July 2026
FIFA to Sell Chunks of World Cup Final Pitch for $450 Each
FIFA is offering fans the chance to buy a fragment of the World Cup final playing surface, preserved in acrylic, for $450 a piece.
If you thought ticket prices were steep, FIFA has a new offer for you. According to The Guardian, the governing body is selling pieces of the 2026 World Cup final pitch for $450 each, with every fragment mounted in what FIFA describes as a premium acrylic keepsake alongside a USB drive.
FIFA's own website promoted the product as a chance to own a genuine piece of football history, calling the final surface iconic. The Guardian reported the detail as part of its wider coverage of the governing body's commercial activity around the tournament.
The offer is the latest example of FIFA finding new ways to monetise the World Cup, a trend that has drawn criticism from fans and football bodies alike throughout the 2026 tournament.
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