The cost of taking home a World Cup memory
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An official FiFA Store located inside Lincoln Financial Field. Photo: Mike D'Onofrio/Axios
Want a World Cup souvenir? Be prepared to pay up.
Why it matters: At FIFA stores inside Philadelphia Stadium, fans will find even basic souvenirs can carry steep price tags.
Driving the news: The stores are selling everything from soccer balls and jerseys to scarves and pins.
- Authentic kit (or jersey): $210
- Republica jersey: $130
- Authentic game ball: $200
- Other soccer balls: $35-$80
- Hats and scarves: $45+
- T-shirts $45+
- Pins: $15
- Magnets $10+
Stunning stats: The price tag for a limited-edition jersey featuring Philadelphia's host city poster: $375.
- And a limited-edition oversized pin: $150.
What we're hearing: Zak K., a Philadelphian who attended the Brazil-Haiti match with his family, told Axios that the high prices pushed him toward smaller souvenirs like the pins and magnets.
🚫 Pro tip: The stadium is cashless, so you'll need a credit or debit card.
- Yes, but: You can find cash-to-card kiosks, which don't charge a fee for prepaid cards.
What's next: Croatia takes on Ghana this Saturday at 5pm.
