It wouldn’t have surprised us if the outcome had been different. Even the stadium turf in East Rutherford is set to rake in some serious profits after Sunday’s final.
Those interested can now purchase a piece of the turf for their homes through the official online store of the global governing body. Each order will include a segment of the pitch turf embedded in resin, ensuring it remains permanently preserved after the conclusion of the final.
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Along with the grass, buyers will receive a USB drive containing an “authenticity film,” and the packaging will display the World Cup logo, along with the venue, date, and match result.
This is a genuine piece of history to showcase — and if anyone inquires whether you attended the final, you can reply, “Not me, but that green piece next to my TV experienced it live.”
However, it doesn’t come cheap. If you want a piece of turf, you’ll need to shell out at least 390 euros.
By the way, the quality of the turf has been a point of contention, as numerous teams have voiced complaints about the playing conditions throughout the tournament. Most players found the surface to be less than ideal.
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Nevertheless, once the turf is divided into smaller pieces and distributed to homes across the US, UK, and Europe, that will likely be forgotten. Those are the only regions set to receive these unique souvenirs, after all.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.