Drop coincides with the announcement of a new partnership between Modex and FIFA, wherein Modex will take over strategic administration of FIFA+ Collect.
Prior to the competition, new items will be added to the platform; the rarest collectibles will provide exclusive chances to purchase tickets.
More releases will be accessible on the OpenSea platform via the Polygon network.
Ahead to FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia 2023™, FIFA+ Collect is releasing a new dual digital collectible which is the initial collection in a new partnership with tech company Modex.
On December 15, 100 digital collectibles including the rarest items with the opportunity to win 2026 FIFA World Cup Final™ tickets will be made available on FIFA Collect+ as part of the first drop.
As the FIFA Club World Cup draws closer to its conclusion, 900 more digital artifacts will be released on the Polygon network and made accessible on the OpenSea platform. The launch is set for December 19. Both digital versions of the mementos and unforgettable memories from the event will be included.
Seven of the best football teams in the world will compete in the Club World Cup, which is set to begin in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on December 12. Clubs from every major footballing location, including Auckland City (New Zealand) and Fluminense (Brazil), will join Manchester City. The Urawa Reds of Japan, León from Mexico, Al Ahly from Egypt, and the local team Al Ittihad will round up the septet.
FIFA Chief Business Officer, Romy Gai, said:
“We are excited to embark on this transformative journey with Modex and take the FIFA+ Collect platform to new heights. Since launching, the platform has been immensely popular worldwide and fans from all countries now have the opportunity to own a piece of footballing history.
“These new launches, both this year and beyond, will provide football fans with a unique and innovative way to connect with the sport, while also contributing to the growth of the digital collectibles market.”
Modex CEO Francesco Abbate added:
“We’re delighted to have been entrusted with the delivery of FIFA’s digital collectibles. The FIFA Club World Cup promises to be an exciting 10 days and with the release of collectibles that can secure actual FIFA match items and FIFA World Cup Final access there’s an added incentive for fans to participate.
“Digital collectibles increase the ways in which fans can interact with their favorite players, teams, and the game they love, and we’re honored to support FIFA on realizing this goal. This is the first step in a journey to further engage fans with FIFA matches and initiatives.”
The partnership between Modex and FIFA will highlight the advantages that web3 technology can provide in terms of boosting fan participation and enhancing engagement.