The 2026 World Cup is no longer just advertising stage: it has become an opportunity for a month-long commercial event, with in-person brand experiences taking the center stage.

Glossy sat down with Afke Van de Klashorst, vp of integrated brand experiences at Unilever, to learn how the conglomerate is maximizing its official FIFA World Cup partnership.

50,000 creators activated globally, massive in-person pop-ups in host cities, and more are all part of Unilever's World Cup creator push.