As part of a special World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to fans of all 48 competing nations to capture their unique football culture

Fans and collectors are lighting up chat rooms and social media while also turning an iconic park into a trading battlefield

As part of a special World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to fans of all 48 competing nations to capture their unique football culture

As part of a special World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to fans of all 48 competing nations to capture their unique football culture

As part of a special World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to fans of all 48 competing nations to capture their unique football culture

As part of a special World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to fans of all 48 competing nations to capture their unique football culture

As part of a special World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to fans of all 48 competing nations to capture their unique football culture

As part of a special World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to fans of all 48 competing nations to capture their unique football culture