Saturday, 18 April 2026

Panini - FIFA World Cup 2026 (23) - MEX1-MEX20 - Mexico


2026
FIFA World Cup 2026
Panini
980 stickers

An illustrated checklist of the Mexican team. Thanks to bry17may for providing the images. I have started a checklist but it's only about 50% complete, so it's still a work-in-progress and can be seen here - Panini - FIFA World Cup 2026 (09) - Checklist.

Topps (Japan) - 2026 Topps NOW J-League (02)


2026
2026 Topps NOW J-League
Topps
Japan
50+ cards

Topps NOW returns for 2026 and kicks off with the phenomenal Kazu! He'll probably have another card in a couple of weeks when he reaches his 59th birthday. Parallels or other non-base card hits will replace the base card in your order. Cards are priced at £8.99 each with discounts for bulk orders per card.
Previous cards can be seen here:

Topps NOW J-League
50+ cards
PARALLEL: Topps NOW J-League - Black Foil #/10
PARALLEL: Topps NOW J-League - Red Foil #/5
PARALLEL: Topps NOW J-League - FoilFractor 1/1

17 April, 2026
009.  Futa Tokumura (FC Machida Zelvia)  -  Print run = 
010.  Ryuki Osa (Kawasaki Frontale)  -  Print run = 
011.  Renji Hidano (Urawa Red Diamonds)  -  Print run = 

Panini (Brazil) - Todas as Copas (2026)


2026
Todas as Copas
Panini
Brazil
4+ books

Ivica Dodig has alerted me to this new collection of books just released on the Panini Brasil website. Todas as Copas is a collection of books that revisits, edition by edition, the great moments of world football. Each book features a facsimile of the official World Cup album, when available, complete tournament and qualifying data, as well as reconstructions of the most memorable matches. The collection highlights the main players of each World Cup, their achievements and careers, presents us with never-before-seen stickers, and gathers curiosities and historical information that contextualize each edition of the championship. With a chronological and documentary approach, the series offers a complete overview of the World Cups, combining information, memory, and passion for football.
The first book shows how it all began. How the teams were chosen, which participants were included, the history of the famous Jules Rimet trophy, details the matches and the qualifiers for the second World Cup. It shows the players who stood out in both competitions.
The second issue, in addition to showing all the data from the first, contextualizes the historical moment. The rise of fascism and how the World Cup reacted to this turbulent period. Then, its return to Brazil with a beautiful tournament and a thrilling final, with the famous "Maracanazo".
The era of stars like Garrincha, Pelé, Puskas and Just Fontaine begins. The third issue tells the story of these stars and how Brazil won its first title, in addition to historical data and many curiosities.
Similarly to the previous ones, the fourth issue provides data from the qualifiers, the players called up for each team, curiosities and details about each match. With many photos and newspaper clippings from the time, he makes us relive the second Brazilian title, once again.

Todas As Copas: Uruguai 1930 / Itália 1934
Todas As Copas: França 1938 / Brasil 1950
Todas As Copas: Suíça 1954 / Suécia 1958
Todas As Copas: Chile 1962 / Inglaterra 1966

Panini - FIFA World Cup 2026 (18) - Album - USA - Hardcover


2026
FIFA World Cup 2026
Panini
980 stickers

This exclusive Hardcover Album is a limited edition of just 2,026 copies and available only on paniniamerica.net. It goes on sale next Wednesday, 22 April, 2026 and is expected to ship in May, though the website doesn't say how much it's going to cost. Thanks to Ivica Dodig for bringing this item to my attention.
I have started a checklist but there's not much information there yet, but it will eventually include the complete checklist and can be seen here - Panini - FIFA World Cup 2026 (09) - Checklist.

Gotham FC - Gotham FC Player Playing Cards (2026)


2026
Gotham FC Player Playing Cards
Gotham FC
USA
54 cards

When Gotham FC entertains Boston Legacy FC at the Sports Illustrated Stadium, formerly the Red Bull Arena, on 9 May, 2026, the first 5,000 fans through the gates (Toyota, InterMex, B1 and C) will receive a free deck of Gotham FC Player Playing Cards, presented by Tylenol. 

9♣.  Esther González

Match magazine - 23 Slammin' Stickers (29-01-1994) (02)


1993-94
23 Slammin' Stickers
Match magazine
23 stickers

An advert from the issue of Match dated 22 January, 1994, alerting the reader to the free gift available in the next issue of Match magazine. The checklist for these stickers can be seen here - Match magazine - 23 Slammin' Stickers (29-01-1994).

Friday, 17 April 2026

Panini - WSL Eternity 2025/26 (01) - First News


2025-26
WSL Eternity 2025/26
Panini
? cards

Panini has just announced that this collection is coming soon, with 3 Autographs per hobby box.