Panini to stop producing World Cup albums after 60 years

Panini to stop producing World Cup albums after 60 years

 FIFA has signed a contract with Fanatics as its official provider starting in 2031.

The 2030 World Cup stickers will be the last manufactured by the Italian company, which has held the tradition since Mexico 1970.

The new agreement is through Topps, a Fanatics-owned brand that produces stickers and collectible cards. During the 2026 World Cup, they will collect jersey fragments and signatures to be used in future special editions.

Topps gained international prominence this week, as it also signed an exclusivity agreement with the AFA to produce Argentine national team merchandise through 2031.