FIFA, the governing body for global football, is set to release a unique collection of digital collectibles. This limited edition of NFTs, with the first batch comprising 100 pieces, offers owners a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: the chance to secure tickets to the prestigious 2026 FIFA World Cup final. This innovative approach intertwines the excitement of football with the burgeoning world of digital collectibles.
A total of 1,000 NFTs on the Polygon network
Not stopping at 100, FIFA plans to issue a total of 900 additional digital collectibles on the Polygon network. These will be made available on the OpenSea platform, a popular marketplace for NFT trading. This move not only diversifies FIFA’s digital offerings but also taps into the vast potential of the blockchain and NFT markets.
Transition to the Polygon blockchain
Moving away from Algorand
Originally, FIFA minted its NFTs on the Algorand blockchain. However, recognizing the growing significance of the Polygon network, especially among web3 gaming projects, FIFA has decided to migrate to Polygon for its upcoming collection. This strategic shift indicates FIFA’s commitment to staying abreast of the latest technological trends and platforms that resonate with its global fan base.
Future plans with Polygon
FIFA’s future digital collectible launches are also set to utilize the Polygon blockchain. This partnership aligns with FIFA’s vision of offering football fans worldwide affordable and unique digital collectibles, enhancing their interaction with the sport.
FIFA has also announced that Modex will take over the strategic management of its digital collectible platform. This platform has already seen several football-branded collections dropped. Modex CEO Francesco Abbate expressed honor in supporting FIFA’s goal to increase fan engagement through digital collectibles. This collaboration marks another step in FIFA’s journey to innovate fan interaction in the digital age.
Last year, when FIFA unveiled “FIFA+ Collect,” it was promoted as a platform allowing football enthusiasts globally to affordably acquire distinct digital collectibles. This introduction of NFTs coincides with the commencement of the FIFA Club World Cup 2023, scheduled to begin tomorrow in Saudi Arabia.
