In the 2026 World Cup album, released by the Panini company, there are figurines or prints that are usually difficult to obtain and that are valuable for collectors. And the most striking thing: they are not necessarily pasted on the pages.

These are the so-called 'Extra Stickers', limited versions of great football stars and, although they appear inside the envelopes, they are very difficult to obtain. According to reports, one of these cards could appear in 1 in every 100 packages.

Read also: How much money do you need in the US to complete the 2026 World Cup album

What are the most sought after and valuable 'Extra Stickers'?

According to the collecting market, the sheets with the highest value are the 'Panini Extra Stickers' in Gold version of footballers such as Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Cristiano Ronaldo.

These special pieces are not part of the traditional album and, for that reason, are much more difficult to obtain. Depending on the state of conservation, demand and rarity, some already reach resale prices ranging from $200 to $750 dollars.

In the case of extremely limited editions, especially the exclusive variants distributed in the United States, certain collectors pay even higher figures.

The 'Extra Stickers' are not only gold, but also bronze and silver, which determines their value and rarity as a collectible figure. In this sense, the golden ones are the most valuable.

In the United States edition, exclusive parallels also appear in colors such as blue, red, green, purple and even an ultra-limited “1-of-1” black edition, considered practically unique.

It should be noted that the footballers like 'Extra Stickers' are not only Mbappé, Ronaldo and Messi, but other top players such as Luis Díaz, Lamine Yamal, Haaland and Vinicius Jr. also appear, among others.

Is it better to paste the figurine in the album or save it?

The answer depends on the collector's goal. If the intention is to complete the album out of soccer passion, many choose to glue all the sheets together, even the rare ones.

However, collecting experts recommend not gluing the most valuable figurines, especially the exclusive golden or parallel versions. Keeping them intact, inside protective covers and away from moisture, can help preserve (or even increase) their value over time.

They also advise avoiding handling them too much and storing them in rigid protectors known as “top loaders”, widely used in the sports card market.

Where can they be sold?

Currently, the most used platforms to sell rare figurines from the World Cup album are:

The final price usually depends on three factors: rarity, physical condition and popularity of the player.