Built on Algorand (ALGO), a low-cost, carbon-neutral blockchain available across multiple currencies and payment methods, FIFA+ Collect will be available through FIFA+ later in September in three languages (English, Spanish and French). and mobile devices.
Thanks to FIFA+, football fans around the world will soon be able to collect unique digital NFT items related to the highlights of the FIFA World Cup and the Women’s World Cup. Several collections, including limited edition exclusives, will allow you to get your hands on video clips, images and artwork depicting moments that have become “classic”or “legendary”, such as the Zidane double in the title, the hand of the god Maradona, Dennis Bergkamp’s jewel, the stop of the Gordon Banks century, or even the goal of an anthology by Michael Owen.
The road to greatness always starts in one moment. @FIFAPlusCollect gives you the opportunity to fill your fandom like never before with digital collectibles from football’s most memorable moments.
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Romi Guy, FIFA commercial director, said:
All over the world, the attitude of fans towards football is changing in an amazing way. FIFA collectibles will now be available to everyone, making accessing the World Cup even easier. As with memorabilia and stickers, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for fans to see their favorite stars and iconic action on new platforms.
Football on the Internet 3.0 with FIFA and Algorand
In addition to developing FIFA’s digital heritage strategy, Algorand is the official blockchain platform for the international sports federation of soccer, futsal and beach soccer and offers an official blockchain wallet solution. It is also the Regional Sponsor of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar in North America and Europe, and is the Official Sponsor of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand.
W. Sean Ford, Acting CEO of Algorand, explains:
With a decentralized and scalable public blockchain, the FIFA platform is the first tangible result of the recently announced tech partnership between FIFA and Algorand. FIFA’s commitment to the transition from Internet 3.0, with the help of Algorand, demonstrates its pioneering spirit and commitment to interacting directly and transparently with football fans around the world.