Utah soccer fans engage in Panini Sticker album trading for World Cup

In Salt Lake City and across the globe, soccer fans are actively participating in the Panini Sticker Album tradition for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. While the album includes stickers featuring 980 players from an expanded tournament, attendees have been gathering to trade duplicates and find new stickers. Enthusiasts like Joaquin Ortega have made significant progress, managing to complete 62% of his album in two weeks. Collectors can now acquire stickers not just from traditional purchases but also from specially packaged Coca-Cola bottles. The heightened enthusiasm around the album reflects the excitement surrounding the upcoming tournament.

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