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Panini unveils special cover for 2026 World Cup sticker albums
With the United States and Canada set to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Panini has unveiled a special U.S.-Canada cover design for its iconic soccer sticker album.
Ahead of the World Cup Final Draw on Dec. 11, Panini America has unveiled the cover for the collectible issue of its iconic sticker album. Panini unveiled the cover Thursday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
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The Panini FIFA World Cup sticker collection has captivated fans and soccer collectors around the world for more than 50 years.
With 48 nations in the 2026 World Cup in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, this will be the largest Panini World Cup sticker collection ever. Panini published its first Panini World Cup sticker collection for the 1970 World Cup in in Mexico.
Panini will publish the sticker album’s global cover during the run-up to the flagship event in North America in June, while a special cover is also expected to be launched for Mexico. The release marks the first time the Panini collection will have a cover dedicated to a World Cup host region. This special cover reveal will also kick-start a time-limited pre-order campaign on Amazon.
“Just like the FIFA World Cup, the Panini sticker album is one of the most iconic and enduring traditions in global football culture,” said Romy Gai, FIFA chief business officer. “For generations, it has brought fans together, sparked excitement around the world and created memories and mementos that last long after the final whistle. We are proud to continue this partnership for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Together with Panini, we look forward to celebrating a product that unites collectors, families and fans of all ages. This album is more than a collectible—it is a symbol of the joy, passion and anticipation that define the FIFA World Cup.”
The colorful U.S.-Canada cover features the tournament’s official emblem and the FIFA World Cup Trophy, while also showcasing Panini’s timeless “bicycle kick” icon based on former Italian player Carlo Parola, which was introduced as Panini’s official logo in 1965.
“Our Panini FIFA World Cup sticker collection has engaged people all over the world for generations, and we are proud to introduce this landmark Canada-United States album cover for our 2026 edition,” said Mark Warsop, CEO of Panini America. “This special cover is the initial step in how we plan to celebrate our products and partnerships throughout the FIFA World Cup 2026, which will include the stickers and trading cards, and we believe that fans and collectors are going to be very excited.”
The World Cup will be staged across 16 host cities in Canada, Mexico and the U.S.
