FIFA 2026 WORLD CUP | All Federations Global Launch Campaign

“For The Love Of The Shirt”

PUMA Ignites the World: Launching a 360°
Global Campaign to Celebrate 11 Nations, Unveil World Cup Kits, and Connect Fans Everywhere.

• Marketing & Creative Strategy • Global Project Management •

In a Nutshell

On March 19th, PUMA launched its FIFA 2026 World Cup 360° campaign to celebrate the 11 nations it sponsors, unveiling the new kits and bringing the World Cup to life across the globe.

The campaign spans stills, videos, events, trade marketing, and commercial activations, connecting fans everywhere and putting the brand at the center of the action.

The Touch Points

We’ve crafted a full 360° campaign. From the creation of a powerful global key visual and asset rollout across all markets, to an exclusive, money-can’t-buy experience designed to elevate brand love and engagement.

Creative Direction

The concept captures fans playing street football on raw, backyard-style pitches that reflect the spirit of their nation. Each scene draws inspiration from the design of the federation’s kit, transforming ordinary spaces into personal arenas.

Product Only

Detail shots of a few jerseys.

The Film (Portugal Only)

The mood video brings Portugal’s kits to life, blending heritage and motion.

Featuring players such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Bernardo Silva, and Rafael Leão, the Home kit flows in deep red with wave patterns inspired by the Atlantic, while the Away kit’s teal waves over white reflect Portugal’s maritime spirit and dynamic football.

Bold, fluid, and cinematic, the visuals capture the story behind the kits.

E-Com & In Store

Let’s have a deeper look at how we have developed the consumer journey in our retail/trade channels. From strategy to execution.

E-Com: Consumer Journey Desktop

The journey begins on the home page, the digital storefront, then progresses to the category page for product navigation, moves to the product page highlighting key items, and concludes on the detail page, where shoppers explore features and make a purchase.

In-Store: Category Area Conversion

Product details, features, and benefits are succinctly presented, with a visual progression of the campaign that seamlessly guides consumers to the landing page. Integration with .com and app platforms is included where relevant.

Consumer Experience

The event Rolling Nations brought football, culture, and community to the streets of New York City, US, with 11 trucks celebrating each nation and its diaspora. Guests experienced interactive games, giveaways, and product reveals, while 4v4 matches featured community players alongside legends Ricardo Quaresma and Asamoah Gyan.

Music, live performances by Black Sherif, DJ sets curated by PUMA, local artist collaborations, and authentic cuisine created a vibrant celebration of national identity across Portugal, Ghana, Paraguay, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Morocco, New Zealand, Austria, and Egypt. All designed to let communities take center stage and own the spotlight.

OUTCOME
👥  10k visitors on the day, with an average dwell time of 18 minutes
👕  4.5k+ units sold across US & EU .com within 24h of launch
📱 26M social impressions on owned channels, with 15% engagement (vs. 10–11% avg.)
🎥  26k peak live viewers on Fanum’s stream
🗞️  2k+ press articles covering the event
📺  ~2h of TV coverage via video distribution

Social Media Outcome

OWNED MEDIA (Puma Channels)

  • 32 Posts

  • 26M Impressions

  • 1.5M Engagements

  • 15% Engament Rate

SHARED MEDIA (Federations, Partners & Creators)

  • 47 Accounts activated

  • 171 Total Posts

  • 63M Impressions

  • 1.3M Engagements

  • 6.9% Engament Rate

TOTAL IMPACT (All Channels)

  • 203 Posts

  • 89M Impressions

  • 2.8M Engagements

  • 15% Engament Rate

HIGHLIGHTS

Earned Media

The PR strategy has also overdelivered in less than 20 days. From TV to Podcasts, it was a big hit.

  • 55 on-site interviews

  • 2125 Articles/Mentions

  • 34.1M Impressions

  • 23.3M Reach

  • 563K PR Value

  • 94,5% Neutral & Positive Sentiment

Closing Insights

The FIFA 2026 World Cup Launch Campaign demonstrates that when a compelling product intersects with a purpose-driven story, organic momentum ignites.

Audiences engage, communities connect, and measurable impact follows. True brand success isn’t engineered, it emerges from strategic clarity, intentional storytelling, and cultural relevance.

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