FIFA World Cup 2026: Public enthusiasm and brand opportunities through special edition products

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Jul 17, 2026

By Mohammad Diego Ar-Rasyid

A tournament that divides opinion

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Final is just around the corner. Spain and Argentina will face off in the final to compete for the world championship title. According to a survey conducted by Cimigo, Indonesians are divided in their enthusiasm for this year’s tournament. A total of 46% of respondents believe that this year’s tournament has been less exciting than the 2022 edition in Qatar, while a further 47% consider the FIFA World Cup 2026 to be just as exciting, if not more so. Those who found this year’s tournament less exciting cited match schedules that were less compatible with their daily routines (46%) as the main reason. Conversely, among those who found the tournament more exciting, 42% said that the participating teams and players were more appealing.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Excitement


Special edition products offer brand opportunities

Among those who followed or watched the FIFA World Cup 2026, bottled water (37%) was considered the beverage category most suitable for launching a special World Cup edition, followed by isotonic drinks (29%) and coffee (27%). For food categories, packaged nuts (24%), fast food (21%), and potato chips (20%) were regarded as the most suitable products to feature a special World Cup edition. Beyond food and beverages, several other product categories were also seen as suitable for special World Cup editions, including apparel (69%), sports equipment (46%), and toys or collectibles such as action figures, trading cards, and mascots (36%).

FIFA World Cup 2026 special edition product


Majority predict Argentina as the world cup winner

Despite differing opinions on the excitement of this year’s tournament, Argentina (63%) remains the favourite to lift the FIFA World Cup 2026 trophy.

FIFA World Cup 2026 winner prediction


The survey findings suggest that the FIFA World Cup is not only a global sporting event but also presents an opportunity for brands to launch special edition products and engage a wider consumer audience.

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