The 2026 World Cup has barely started, and the sticker album has already become a craze with 980 stickers, 48 teams, and a cost that is alarming.

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Published on 25/05/2026 at 10:47

Updated on 25/05/2026 at 10:48

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Record Edition by Panini Brings Together Teams, Metallic Stickers, High Cost and Already Moves Millions of Stickers Among Collectors in Brazil

The new official collection of the 2026 World Cup has already started to engage fans, collectors, and points of sale throughout Brazil.

The album released by Panini includes 980 stickers, covers 48 teams, and becomes the largest edition ever produced by the brand for a World Cup.

The 2026 World Cup will be held in Canada, the United States, and Mexico, in an unprecedented edition with three host countries.

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Cost to Complete the Album Worries Collectors

According to Panini and CNN Brasil, each pack contains seven stickers and costs R$ 7.

The minimum calculation requires 140 packs to reach the 980 units. Thus, the initial expense is R$ 980.

The actual cost, however, tends to be higher. Duplicate stickers are part of the collection dynamics and increase the final investment.

According to estimates by CNN Review, completing the album can cost from R$ 1,004.90 and exceed R$ 7,000.

The value depends on luck when opening the packs, the number of duplicates, and the trades made during the collection.

Demand Grows in the First Week

Official 2026 World Cup album on a wooden table with sticker packs, special stickers, and player cards scattered around. — 2026 World Cup Album, Panini packs, and special stickers show the new craze among collectors before the start of the World Cup.

Public interest appeared quickly after the launch.

According to Americanas, 4 million stickers were sold in just the first week.

The Panini factory in Barueri, São Paulo, also operates at a fast pace to serve Brazil and Latin America.

Daily production reaches 11 million stickers, reinforcing the strength of the sticker craze even before the start of the World Cup.

This movement shows how the album remains relevant even in an era marked by digital collections, apps, and social networks.

Swaps help reduce costs and duplicates

Many collectors manage to save with organization, planning, and frequent swaps.

Groups in apps, specialized fairs, and in-person meetings have become important allies in reducing the accumulation of duplicates.

Swaps increase the chances of completing the album without relying solely on purchasing new packs.

More organized collectors usually separate the stickers by number, team, and type of sticker.

This control facilitates negotiations, prevents losses, and makes the process more efficient from start to finish.

Accessories gain importance in the collection

With hundreds of stickers in circulation, organization goes beyond the album.

Folders, dividers, sticker holders, and individual plastics help protect items during handling and transport.

The 68 metallic stickers require extra care, as they can easily suffer marks, folds, and wear.

Protection also interests collectors who intend to preserve the complete album as a sports memorabilia item.

End of an era between Panini and Fifa

The 2026 collection also gained historical weight for another reason.

On Thursday, May 7, 2026, Fifa announced Fanatics Collectibles, through Topps, as the new collectibles partner.

The change will take effect from 2031 and ends a historic relationship between Fifa and Panini.

The partnership began at the 1970 World Cup in Mexico and will come to an end after about six decades.

Under the new agreement, Fanatics will be responsible for physical products, digital items, and items related to the entity’s official competitions.

The contract also provides for the free distribution of $150 million in collectibles throughout the partnership.

What does this collection represent for fans?

The 2026 World Cup edition combines high cost, a record number of stickers, and strong nostalgic appeal.

The collection may also become one of Panini’s last major editions with the official FIFA seal.

For many fans, completing the album goes beyond fun. It’s about preserving a symbolic part of World Cup history.

Faced with so many packs, repeats, and trades, would you complete this album even knowing that the cost could exceed R$ 7,000?

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