FIFA sells grass from 2026 World Cup final field for $450

The FIFA 2026 World Cup final is still over a week away, but fans can already own a piece of the field — literally. The governing body is selling fragments of the MetLife Stadium grass at $450 each, preserving them in acrylic with a digital certificate of authenticity Source: infobae.

The product

Each piece measures 17.5 x 17.5 x 17.5, though the unit is not specified (inches, cm, or mm) and FIFA has not clarified Source: lajornadamx. The grass is encased in acrylic and comes with a USB containing an authenticity video. Orders will only ship after the July 19 final, and initially only to addresses in the United States and Europe Source: lavozar; infobae, though one source says Mexico and other countries may be included with possible customs issues Source: excelsiormx.

Pricing and criticism

While most outlets report a flat $450 price, Excelsior México claims prices range from $450 for small fragments up to $3,000 for larger pieces Source: excelsiormx. This adds to existing criticism over the tournament's high costs: final tickets cost up to $32,970 and hospitality packages reach $34,500 Source: lavozar. The sale also comes amid complaints about MetLife Stadium's playing surface, which is usually artificial turf for NFL games and had to be converted to natural grass for the World Cup — a change that drew player criticism Source: lavozar; lajornadamx.