Later in September, the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) will launch its unique solution for non-fungible tokens (NFTs). According to a press release issued on Friday, FIFA+ Collect will offer a variety of first token series and provide information about subsequent distinct and restricted-edition offerings.
The digital series will showcase classic art and photography from the FIFA World Cup and FIFA Women’s World Cup events, as well as historic events from football games. “This wonderful news makes FIFA memorabilia accessible to all football supporters, revolutionizing the possibility to possess a piece of the FIFA World Cup,” said FIFA Chief Business Officer Romy Gai. Similar to sports souvenirs and stickers, this provides a chance for enthusiasts throughout the globe to interact with their personal heroes, events, and other content on new channels.
FIFA+ Collect will be accessible on FIFA+, the association’s digital platform that offers access to real-time soccer games from across the globe, interactive sports, news, tournament data, and other exclusive stuff. FIFA+ Collect will firstly be available in English, French, and Spanish, with other languages and smartphones to follow.
A a portion of the recently announced agreement with Algorand, FIFA’s NFT system has been built. W. Sean Ford, the company’s interim CEO, said, “FIFA’s dedication to Web3 facilitated by Algorand demonstrates their inventive spirit and ambition to directly and smoothly communicate with football supporters.” Prior to the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, FIFA and the blockchain tech giant reached a sponsorship and strategic collaboration agreement in May.