The 2026 World Cup album arrives bigger (and more expensive): here's how to fill it without overspending
Portafolio Journalist 03/07/2026 17:41 Updated: 03/07/2026 17:41
TL;DR
- The 2026 FIFA World Cup album will be available in Colombia at higher prices: approximately $14,900 for softcover, $49,900 for hardcover, and $5,000 per pack.
- This edition will be the largest in history with around 980 stickers, partly due to the tournament's expansion to 48 teams.
- Prices have increased significantly since the 2022 World Cup album, with softcover albums up 50%, hardcover albums up 43%, and boxes of stickers up 38%.
- Pre-sales have opened in Colombia, with deliveries starting in May 2026.
- Completing the album could cost around $700,000 in an ideal scenario, but typically more due to duplicate stickers.
- Strategies to manage costs include trading stickers, buying full boxes, organizing group exchanges, and prioritizing trading for rare stickers.