Panini speaks out about Neymar’s sticker in the World Cup album after Ancelotti’s list By Carolina Costa
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Seleção Brasileira’s call for Copa from Mundo 2026 changed part of Brasil’s page in Panini’s sticker album. Coach Carlo Ancelotti included Neymar in the 26-man roster. The Santos attacker was not included in the first printed version of the collection. The Italian company confirmed the production of an update pack to correct the differences.
The announcement came after the list’s announcement event last Monday. Panini explained that it prepares the albums based on projections of those called up. The process considers performance, minutes played and history since the last Copa. Mesmo with expert analysis, injuries and technical choices generate last minute adjustments.
Após convocação, Panini vai atualizar figurinhas da Seleção Brasileira no álbum da Copa.
— Planeta do Futebol 🌎 (@futebol_info) May 19, 2026
Neymar, Igor Thiago, Rayan, Bremer, Endrick e outros 8 convocados não estão no álbum.
Por outro lado, Bento, João Pedro, Militão, Rodrygo e Estêvão estavam no álbum e devem sair.
Alguns… pic.twitter.com/KejIzmmfAz
Convocação changes five stickers of the Brazilian team
Cinco players present on the initial album were left out of the final list. São they are the goalkeeper Bento, the defender Éder Militão, the attackers João Pedro, Rodrygo and Estêvão. Lesões weighed down for some. Opções coach’s techniques defined the other cuts.
The Panini has limited space per selection. Cada Brazilian page has 18 players, plus the badge and group photo. The publisher needs to replace the cut names with names that were not in the original print run. Neymar appears among the main highlights of the change.
- Bento, goalkeeper of Liverpool
- Éder Militão, defender of Real Madrid
- João Pedro, Chelsea attacker
- Rodrygo, Real Madrid attacker
- Estêvão, Chelsea attacker
Empresa launches update pack for all teams
Panini informed that the extra package is valid for Brasil and other selections with necessary adjustments. The material should hit the market soon. Detalhes like price, exact release date and which exact players join have not yet been revealed.
Colecionadores will be able to paste the new stickers over or in place of the old ones. The practice is common in previous editions of Copas. The main album has been on sale since April in paperback, hardcover and premium versions. Envelopes with seven stickers cost R$7 each.
Neymar returns to album after initial absence
Neymar was in the last three editions of the tournament. The 34-year-old player is experiencing a period of recovery at Santos. The call-up of Ancelotti represented an important return. The update pack should guarantee its place in the official collection.
Outros names like Endrick, Bremer, Igor Thiago and Rayan should also win stickers. In total, around 13 recruits did not appear on the first impression. The company maintains confidentiality regarding the order of replacements.
Como works the projection process of Panini
The publisher has a team that has been monitoring selections since the end of the previous Copa. Dados includes previous call-ups, club performance and minutes on the field. The goal is to get as close as possible to the final list.
Mesmo like this, unforeseen events happen. Last minute Lesões and technical decisions change the scenario. The update pack fixes these differences without delaying the release of the main album. Colecionadores has already started filling the available pages.
Impacto among collectors and next steps
Muitos fans expressed surprise at Neymar’s initial absence. Confirmation of the package brought relief to those looking to complete the collection. Panini reinforced that the process follows the pattern of past editions.
The tournament starts in June. Até there, the company should release more information about the pack. Colecionadores follows the news in physical stores and on the official Panini website. The album remains one of Copa’s most traditional products.
