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The merch rollout for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has started, with Hasbro unveiling two new Monopoly collaborations with the global soccer tournament.

The first is a collaboration between Monopoly and popular trading card manufacturer Panini. The “Monopoly Panini Prizm: FIFA World Cup Game” combines the classic property-trading game with Panini Prizm soccer cards.

Monopoly Panini Prizm: FIFA World Cup Game

Rather that collecting properties, players compete to take control of historic World Cup matches while making sure to avoid the bench (a.k.a. jail). And instead of buying railroads and stacking houses, players build their squads using Panini Prizm cards that feature current stars and soccer legends. Anyone that lands on a square (or “match”) that is already occupied must compete for points by comparing stats on their cards and rolling a special dice. The winner, naturally, gets to compete at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

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