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FIFA Launches Collectible Player Patches for 2026 Cup

5/11/2026

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FIFA will debut player patches at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
The patches attach to the upper-right chest, are removed after each match and become Topps cards.
The program follows FIFA’s partnership with Fanatics, whose Topps brand will be the collectibles producer from 2031.
Michael Rubin said the deal modernises fan engagement, while Gianni Infantino said it offers fan-player connections.

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FIFA will debut player patches at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
The patches attach to the upper-right chest, are removed after each match and become Topps cards.
The program follows FIFA’s partnership with Fanatics, whose Topps brand will be the collectibles producer from 2031.
Michael Rubin said the deal modernises fan engagement, while Gianni Infantino said it offers fan-player connections.