FIFA, the renowned global football governing body, is kicking off a new era by venturing into the world of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) in collaboration with tech firm Modex. Brace yourselves for ‘FIFA+ Collect,’ a digital collectible collection that comes with some exciting perks for football enthusiasts.
The inaugural release, a “dual digital collectible” for the FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia 2023, is set to make its debut on December 15. This exclusive drop of 100 digital collectibles promises a chance to secure tickets for the FIFA World Cup 26 final, making these items particularly rare and sought after.
Throughout the FIFA Club World Cup in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, more collectibles will be unveiled on the FIFA+ Collect platform, showcasing pivotal moments from the tournament. Noteworthy is FIFA’s shift from Algorand to the Polygon network for minting its NFTs this time, adding a fresh twist to the collaboration with Modex.
FIFA disclosed that a total of 900 digital collectibles would be issued on Polygon on December 19, with these NFTs also finding a home on the OpenSea marketplace.
FIFA+ Collect: A Winning Move Romy Gai, FIFA Chief Business Officer, expressed the immense global popularity of FIFA+ Collect since its launch. Football aficionados worldwide now have the unique opportunity “to own a piece of football history” through this innovative platform.
Gai hinted at FIFA’s future plans, indicating that more digital collectibles would be in the pipeline. These upcoming launches are expected to offer football fans an innovative way to connect with the sport while contributing to the growth of the digital collectibles market.
Recognizing the evolving landscape of football fandom, FIFA aims to provide fans with new and exciting ways to engage with the beautiful game. FIFA+ Collect has been crafted as a platform to democratize access to FIFA digital collectibles, making them available to all football enthusiasts.
According to the FAQ page, FIFA understands that fans are seeking novel and engaging experiences with the world’s most popular sport. The platform positions itself as an accessible opportunity for fans to interact with the game and own a tangible piece of the World Cup. While there is currently no secondary marketplace, FIFA+ Collect assures fans that it will be opening soon.
In addition to the FIFA World Cup, FIFA+ Collect extends its offerings to include digital collectibles featuring memorable moments from the FIFA Women’s World Cup history, broadening its appeal to a diverse audience.
This move into the NFT space follows FIFA’s earlier announcement of Crypto.com as the exclusive cryptocurrency trading platform sponsor for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. FIFA is not only making waves on the football field but is also positioning itself as a pioneer in the digital collectibles arena, ensuring fans can immerse themselves in the sport in unprecedented ways. Get ready for a new era of football fandom with FIFA+ Collect and the chance to own a piece of football history.
