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FIFA to Sell Pieces of Final Match Pitch at 2026 World Cup for $450 Each
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First reported by N12 · 1 hour ago
What happened
FIFA plans to sell $450 pieces of the final match pitch turf from the 2026 World Cup at MetLife Stadium, available to US and European fans amid criticism of the field's quality.
- 01FIFA will sell pieces of the 2026 World Cup final pitch turf for $450 each.
- 02The turf comes from MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, where the final will be held.
- 03Only fans from the US and Europe can currently purchase the grass pieces.
- 04The initiative is part of FIFA's efforts to increase revenue from the tournament.
- 05Players and coaches have criticized the quality of the pitch at MetLife Stadium.
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