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The biggest World Cup ever also means a more expensive Panini album: ‘The only difficulty is identifying the missing ones out of 960 cards’

The biggest World Cup ever also means a more expensive Panini album: ‘The only difficulty is identifying the missing ones out of 960 cards’

The upcoming World Cup's expansion to 48 teams has made completing the Panini sticker album more expensive than ever, requiring collectors to find 960 cards. Despite the increased costs, dedicated fans remain willing to pay for the nostalgic hobby.

Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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