San Pedro del Pinatar hosts large 2026 World Cup sticker trading event. Photo Credit: San Pedro del Pinatar Town Hall
In mid-July, the Juan Martínez Juliá Leisure and Emerging Arts Centre in San Pedro del Pinatar hosted a large gathering for the exchange of the official Panini brand 2026 World Cup collectible stickers, organised by Carrasco Fantasy in collaboration with the Youth Department of the City Council. During the event, hundreds of people from various towns in the Region of Murcia participated in a day dedicated to collection, camaraderie, and a shared passion for the sport of football.
A day of community and trading among fans of ‘o jogo bonito’
Children, teenagers, and adults all participated in the sticker collection day. In addition to trading stickers and completing their albums, attendees also enjoyed a PS5 gaming area and an atmosphere of community, capping off a day of leisure activities designed for all ages and centred around the love of the beautiful game.
The enduring magic of the World Cup album
This year’s edition of the Panini sticker album included more than 950 collectible stickers, sold in boxes and sleeves and often traded afterwards by football fans. World Cup after World Cup, this hobby continues to generate immense enthusiasm, and this initiative in San Pedro del Pinatar, once again, highlighted the appeal of these kinds of activities as a family leisure option and as a space to encourage youth participation and foster relationships among football fans from across the Region of Murcia.
Bringing generations together through sport, community, and collectibles
Ultimately, the successful gathering proves that the simple joy of collecting transcends generations, uniting the local community in a truly unique way. As albums are filled, new friendships are forged, and the 2026 World Cup finally draws to a close, events like these highlight how San Pedro del Pinatar continues to champion vibrant, family-friendly spaces that bring people together over a shared, lifelong passion.
