A World Cup fan bought 4,000 Panini World Cup stickers and did something nobody expected

World Cup fever is in full swing, and after the first 10 matches of World Cup 2026, one fan has gone viral for taking his passion for the tournament to the next level.

Irish content creator John Nellis has attracted attention on social media after covering his entire car with stickers from the official Panini World Cup 2026 album.

Nellis documented the process online, showing how he transformed his vehicle into a rolling tribute to the tournament while also revealing exactly how much the project cost and how long it took to complete.

A mobile World Cup sticker collection

According to Nellis, each sticker cost approximately 28 cents, and he needed more than 4,000 stickers to cover the entire car with the players featured in the Panini World Cup collection.

The Irish creator shared videos of the process, confirming that it took him just over four hours to finish applying the thousands of stickers to the vehicle.

He also disclosed the total cost of the project.

After purchasing more than 4,000 Panini stickers, Nellis said he spent a total of $1,193 turning his car into one of the most unusual World Cup-themed vehicles on the road.

The finished product quickly attracted attention online, with soccer fans impressed by the scale of the project and the dedication required to complete it.

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