FIFA plans to sell World Cup final turf pieces for $11.2m — New Jersey furious

FIFA is planning to sell collectible pieces of the pitch from MetLife Stadium after the 2026 World Cup final, with the deal valued at $11.2 million. New Jersey state authorities have condemned the plan, arguing that the state spent millions preparing the turf and deserves a share of the proceeds. The dispute is fundamentally about money and the division of revenue from the tournament.

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