The build-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets an early cardboard spotlight with 2025-26 Donruss Road to FIFA World Cup ’26 Soccer. Panini’s global-themed release delivers a large checklist, familiar Donruss styling, and a mix of autographs, memorabilia, and colorful parallels aimed at World Cup-focused collectors.
Hobby boxes for 2025-26 Donruss Road to FIFA World Cup ’26 Soccer are built for volume, with 360 total cards per box. Each hobby box is slated to contain:
Configuration details include 12 cards per pack and 30 packs per hobby box, with 12 hobby boxes in a case.
The base set covers 250 cards, reflecting the expanded World Cup format and spotlighting stars from across the globe. Among these are 50 Rated Rookies, highlighting emerging talents from nations such as Cymru (Wales), Morocco, Northern Ireland, and others expected to feature on the road to 2026.
True to Donruss tradition, parallels are a major component. Collectors can expect a deep run of standard and Optic Optichrome variations, including multiple numbered tiers and 1-of-1 chase cards.
Base parallels include:
Optic versions add a chromium finish and their own color spectrum, including:
The autograph lineup spans three different signature sets, with two named themes already confirmed.
Signature Series continues the long-running Donruss autograph concept, focusing on established stars and key names from the international game. Parallels for Signature Series include:
Beautiful Game dual autographs raise the difficulty level, pairing two signatures from players representing the same country. Signers for the product include global headliners such as Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Harry Kane, and Robert Lewandowski.
Memorabilia content is anchored by two relic sets, highlighted by Kit Kings. This insert nods to the classic Diamond Kings concept from Donruss baseball, reimagined here with international kits and player-worn material. Kit Kings parallels include:
With 48 inserts per hobby box, the product leans heavily into thematic designs and chase elements.
Dominators returns as a performance-focused insert, while Zero Gravity brings a space-inspired aesthetic. Animation gives players a stylized look, turning them into detailed caricatures set against anime-influenced backgrounds.
On the short-print side, Kaboom cards make an appearance with their recognizable holofoil comic-book style. These SSPs also feature premium parallels, including Gold (/10) and Black (1/1), adding another layer of rarity for high-end chasers.
Key product details at a glance:
2025-26 Donruss Road to FIFA World Cup ’26 Soccer is designed to bridge the gap between qualifying and the tournament itself, giving collectors a broad look at established stars and rising prospects ahead of the expanded World Cup stage in North America.