$10K crystal-covered World Cup ball goes on display in Times Square

World Cup excitement is building in New York as Serendipity unveils a crystal-covered official 2026 FIFA ball at its Times Square location. The ball is covered with more than 20,000 Austrian crystals, took nearly 200 hours to complete and is on sale for $10,000. FOX 5 also breaks down what fans need to know as World Cup matches begin, including Team USA’s upcoming matchup against Paraguay and traffic concerns around New York and New Jersey matches.