FIFA is considering a new, historic addition to the 2026 World Cup

The 2026 World Cup is set to introduce a new addition to the jerseys of a number of participating players, which will feature a special badge for players making their first World Cup appearance in a bid to highlight new stars at the world’s biggest football event.

The England report revealed that players making their first appearance at the World Cup will receive a badge that will only be placed on their jerseys during their first match, called the ‘Debut Badge’, before it is removed shortly after the match.

The report explains that this badge will not be permanent, as it will be removed after each player’s first match and will later be kept in a special commemorative plaque that will document his first appearance in a World Cup final.

As he mentioned The American “ESBN” network. However, this idea is not entirely new as it was previously used in some sports tournaments and competitions in the United States of America before it was put forward as part of the concepts related to the 2026 World Cup.

The story of Mexico and the World Cup…a ​​journey between identity, history and a dream deferred

From the tears of 2010 to the dream of 2026… the story of a people who did not lose their passion for the World Cup.

A trip to the stands… The other side of the World Cup for the rich

The next World Cup is expected to feature a host of first-timers, including Norway’s Erling Haaland and Spain’s Lamine Yamal, in addition to plenty of emerging talent from various national teams.

The aim of the move is to make it easier for fans to get to know new players and to give each player’s first appearance a special character within the tournament, thereby increasing the value of the individual experience at the global event.

If FIFA officially accepts this initiative, this badge may also appear on the jerseys of some players of the Arab national team, who will participate in the World Cup for the first time in their history.

The 2026 World Cup will be held from June 11 to July 19, featuring 48 teams for the first time in the tournament’s history, and will be hosted by the United States of America, Canada and Mexico.