FIFA Selling 2026 World Cup Final Pitch Grass
1 hour ago, by Chris
- World Cup Collectible: FIFA is offering an unexpected official collectible for the 2026 World Cup, allowing fans to purchase preserved fragments of the actual pitch from the final match at MetLife Stadium.
- Product Details and Pricing: Dubbed the 'Piece of the Pitch' collection, these turf memorabilia are encased in acrylic and resin displays, with the entry-level Foundation Edition priced at a steep $450 and higher tiers costing thousands.
- Fan Criticism and Availability: The expensive merchandise has quickly sparked criticism on social media, with many fans labeling it as a blatant cash grab, and it's available for purchase via the official FIFA store with shipping restricted to the US, UK, and Europe.
FIFA has launched an unexpected official collectible for the 2026 World Cup, offering fans the chance to purchase preserved pieces of the actual pitch from the final at MetLife Stadium. Dubbed the "Piece of the Pitch" collection, these small fragments of real turf will be harvested directly from the field following the tournament's conclusion on July 19.
"Piece of the Pitch" 2026 World Cup Grass Collectibles
The turf memorabilia is encased in acrylic and resin displays, with the entry-level Foundation Edition priced at a steep $450. Higher-tier versions of the display are set to cost several thousand dollars. Each physical piece comes with a certificate of authenticity and a USB keepsake. The announcement has quickly sparked criticism on social media, with many fans labeling the expensive merchandise as a blatant cash grab amidst already astronomical ticket prices for the tournament.
The collectibles are currently available for purchase through the official FIFA store for 390 euros, though shipping is restricted to addresses within the US, UK, and Europe. Deliveries are scheduled to begin shortly after the final match takes place, ensuring the grass is genuinely sourced from the 2026 World Cup's ultimate showdown
Norway Debut Third Variant for 2026 World Cup Home Kit
Norway debuted a third variation of their home kit during the Quarter-final match against England. This marks their 5th different kit combination at the 2026 World Cup.
With this, Norway joins Colombia as teams with the second-most kit variations used in a single World Cup. France still holds the record, having used 6 different combinations during the 2018 World Cup. Big thanks to our partner @jerseystory_vn for spotting this and creating the graphic.
Norway Fix Home Kit Font Mistake at 2026 World Cup
After being spotted printing their away nameset (featuring a black crest) on the home shirt during the Round of 16 match against Brazil, Norway corrected the mistake in their recent match against England, using in the correct home nameset (featuring original crest).
Huge thanks for @jerseystory_vn for the collage.
Ankara Keçiörengücü 2026-27 Home, Away & Third Kits Released
Turkish 1. Lig club Ankara Keçiörengücü have officially unveiled the new 2026-27 home, away and third kits. Made by Hummel, the collection is released under the theme "Three Kits, Three Stories".
The home shirt features the club's traditional purple and white stripes. The away shirt combines white and red with bold brushstroke graphics, while the third shirt keeps things simple with a clean purple design and tonal horizontal stripes.
According to the club, each kit tells a different story. The home shirt is inspired by Keçiören Waterfall, symbolizing strength and an unyielding fighting spirit. The away kit pays tribute to Ankara Castle, representing courage, resilience and determination, while the third kit celebrates freedom, limitless ambition and the courage to look toward the future.
What do you think of the new Ankara Keçiörengücü 2026-27 kits? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
FK Vozdovac 26-27 Home Kit Released
The new FK Voždovac home shirt was officially revealed today. Made by Joma, it will be worn in the 26-27 Serbian First League season.
The Joma FK Voždovac 26-27 home jersey introduces a clean design for the Serbian side, tailored specifically for the upcoming campaign. It features the brand's logo on the right chest, with the traditional club crest sitting opposite on the left.