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World Cup sticker collecting thrives with community engagement in NJ

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 8:04 AM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

World Cup sticker collecting thrives with community engagement in NJ

Summary

The tradition of collecting Panini World Cup stickers continues across New Jersey as the FIFA World Cup unfolds. This year's collection, comprising 980 stickers plus 12 special ones, is the largest to date, reflecting the expanded format of the tournament featuring 48 teams. Each sticker pack costs $2, a rise from previous years, prompting collectors to spend significantly to complete their albums. Community events are organized for trading stickers, bolstered by a Panini subreddit with over 300,000 members. Looking ahead, Panini will cease producing World Cup stickers in 2031 as Fanatics takes over the rights, amidst ongoing legal disputes and company considerations for sale.

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By the Numbers

•Sticker collecting in NJ remains popular during the ongoing FIFA World Cup.
•Collectors need a total of 992 stickers to complete this year's album.
•The price for a sticker pack has increased from $1 to $2.
•Collectors spend hundreds to complete their collections, with some reaching over $1,000.
•Panini faces uncertainty as it may sell the company amidst legal challenges.

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8:04 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup sticker collection tradition lives on, where to find in NJ

What they're saying

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Panini has been selling World Cup stickers since 1970 as generations have participated in the collection. This year is the largest ever.
— Yahoo Sports

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