According to available information, the Panini World Cup 2026 collection will be the largest to date, as the tournament will feature 48 national teams for the first time, meaning a greater number of stickers than in previous World Cups. Estimates suggest the album could contain around 900 to 1,000 stickers. This will also be the most expensive album so far. Sticker prices vary significantly from country to country. The cheapest stickers are expected to be in the United States, where a pack of seven stickers should cost about $1. In Italy, Germany, and Spain, a pack is likely to cost around €1, while in France it will be about €1.20 to €1.30. Among the most expensive countries will be the United Kingdom, where a pack will cost between £1.70 and £2. In the Balkans, prices have traditionally been among the highest due to smaller markets and import costs, so prices are expected to be higher than in most European Union countries. Unofficial information suggests a pack in Bosnia and Herzegovina could cost around 3 BAM. The album will cost around €4 to €6 or the equivalent in pounds in most countries, while starter packs, which include the album and several sticker packs, will cost about $10 to $12 in the U.S. and around £4 to £5 in the U.K. Collectors point out that the most expensive way to complete the album is by buying individual packs without trading stickers. Estimates show that completing the entire album by purchasing only packs could cost more than €1,500 or the equivalent in pounds, while trading duplicates and buying missing stickers online could bring the total cost down to around €300 to €500. Therefore, collectors are advised to buy larger boxes of stickers, trade duplicates with other collectors, and only then purchase individual missing stickers, which is the cheapest way to complete the album. The 2026 World Cup will be held in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and the Panini sticker collection is expected to be the best-selling to date due to the increased number of teams and the huge market in North America.