Filling the Panini album for the 2026 World Cup could cost up to $800,000 in Colombia. These are the projections and details.
The official announcement of Panini album from the 2026 FIFA World Cupwhich will be disputed in United States, Mexico and Canadaaroused a mixture of enthusiasm and concern among Colombian collectors. The excitement for a new historic edition is accompanied by an inevitable question: How much will it cost to fill it completely?
And it’s no wonder. The edition of World Cup 2026 will be the largest in Panini historydue to the expansion of the tournament to 48 selectionsa change that directly impacts the number of prints and the budget needed to complete the album.
The greatest album in history
Unlike previous editions such as Russia 2018 either Qatar 2022which had between 670 and 680 figurinesthe 2026 World Cup album will include about 980 printsan approximate increase of 54%.
This growth makes the challenge of filling it a more complex task, especially for those seeking to complete it without depending too much on the exchanges.
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How much does it cost to start the collection?
Although Panini has not yet published the official prices for Colombia, the launch values in other markets and recent editions allow for a projection:
Cardboard album with 2 envelopes: around $16,265 COP
Album with 4 envelopes: about $16,289 COP
Thick paste album: approximately $16,521 COP
These prices correspond only to the start of the collection and do not represent the total expense involved in completing it.
How much would it cost to fill the 2026 World Cup album?
In Qatar 2022each envelope with five figurines cost about $3,500 COPand a box of 104 envelopes was around the $364,000 COP.
By 2026, projections indicate that:
He price above would be between $4,000 and $4,700 COP.
Each envelope will include 7 figurinesinstead of 5, which helps partially balance the increase in content.
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Still, estimates suggest that completing the album could cost between $700,000 and $800,000 COPespecially for collectors who buy packs individually and do few exchanges.
What does he gain who fills the Panini album?
Beyond the economic valuehe Panini World Cup album is a piece of highly valued collection. Includes:
Prints of the players of the participating teams
Complete squads of each team
Official stadiums of the tournament
Shields and logos of the federations
Historical and statistical content of the World Cup
For many fans, completing the album represents a emotional and cultural experience that connects generations and preserves the memory of the tournament.
How to get more envelopes?
Panini also has options digital to get additional envelopes. Through the official appusers can:
Scan envelopes or the physical album
Receive extra digital envelopes daily
Access special content within the platform
These alternatives help reduce costs and facilitate the virtual exchange among collectors.
When does it go on sale?
Panini will confirm the official release date Once the final list of the 48 qualified teams. Everything indicates that the album will reach the Colombian market several months before of the start of the World Cup.
Meanwhile, collectors are already doing the math. Fill the album World Cup 2026 will, without a doubt, be a historical feat…and a challenge for him pocket.
