Jul 16, 2026 15:06

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First World Cup Match to Feature All Commemorative Patches

Jul 16, 2026, by What The Kit

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final became the first match in tournament history to feature every individual FIFA World Cup champions patch currently in use on the pitch.

The game brought together all four FIFA individual honours represented by official champions patches:

- FIFA World Cup Legacy: Lionel Messi
- 2022 FIFA World Cup Golden Ball: Lionel Messi
- 2018 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot: Harry Kane
- 2022 FIFA World Cup Golden Glove: Emiliano Martínez

A unique milestone that added another memorable detail to one of the biggest matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Big thanks to @jerseystory_vn for spotting this detail.

First World Cup Match to Feature All Commemorative Patches

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