2026 North American Soccer Forever Stamp
2026 North American Soccer
- Honors US hosting 2026 FIFA World Cup
- Pictures a player in the midst of a kick
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Value: 78¢, First Class Mail Rate
First Day of Issue: May 28, 2026
First Day City: Boston, Massachusetts
Quantity Issued: 18,000,000
Printed by: Banknote Corporation of America
Printing Method: Offset, Flexographic, Microprint
Format: Pane of 20
Why the stamp was issued: The stamp was issued in anticipation of the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament held in the US.
About the stamp design: USPS art director, Antonio Alcala designed the stamp. It features a player striking a volley. In the background is the word “GOOOAL!” used by many commentators and fans when a goal is scored.
First Day City: The stamp was issued during Boston 2026 World Exposition stamp show.
Unusual fact about this stamp: Though the issuing of this stamp corresponds with America hosting the World Cup, there is no mention of FIFA, the governing body of international soccer. This may have been to avoid paying royalty fees to the organization.
History the stamp represents: There is no sound quite like it. One word, stretched to impossible length, erupting from a broadcaster’s throat with unrestrained joy. “Goooooooal!” It began with Latin American radio broadcasters in the 1950s. Victor Hugo Morales, the voice behind some of Argentina’s greatest moments, turned it into poetry. Andrés Cantor brought it to American audiences in the 1990s. He was once timed at nearly 44 seconds on a single goal celebration. Today it echoes from packed stadiums on every continent to youth rec fields on Saturday mornings across America.
Soccer’s showcase is the FIFA World Cup, the world’s most-watched sporting event. Held every four years since 1930 — with a pause for World War II — it has grown into a global phenomenon unlike any other.
In America, soccer’s rise has been remarkable. Once overshadowed by football, baseball, and basketball, it is now one of the most-played games in the country. Millions of American children grow up with a ball at their feet. Major League Soccer has expanded dramatically. The US women’s national team is among the most celebrated in the world. And with each passing World Cup, the passion grows deeper.
From the sandlots of São Paulo to the suburbs of Seattle, the game belongs to everyone. And that one glorious word belongs to all of them.
Frequently Asked Questions
How it works?
A Forever® stamp is for sending domestic mail weighing up to 1 oz via First-Class Mail®.
Purpose: Send letters and cards up to 1 oz (approximately 4 sheets of regular, 8-1/2" x 11" paper in a rectangular envelope)
within the U.S., including U.S. territories and military bases overseas.
Value: Always valid for the First-Class Mail 1 oz rate, even if postage rates increase. Visit First-Class Mail and Postage to view
current rates.
Other Uses: Pair this stamp’s value with other postage to meet mailing costs when additional postage is required.
Use the Retail Postage Calculator to determine the exact cost of your mail.
Why is "FOREVER" crossed out in the image?
So the lines in your picture:
- It does not mean that the stamp has expired;
- It does not mean that you cannot continue to use it;
- Nor a postmark;
- It's just an artificial anti-copying line added to the display image.
Note: If the physical stamp you receive actually has this crossed line printed on it, be cautious. It may be a display sample, a replica or a fake stamp, rather than a normal usable stamp.
What are the common types of stamps, and how do they differ?
- Forever Stamp: Valid for standard domestic letters within the U.S. These stamps typically do not bear a fixed face value; they remain valid for mailing a standard one-ounce letter at the current rate, even if postage prices increase in the future.
- Global Forever Stamp: Primarily used for standard international letters or postcards sent from the U.S. to other countries. The main difference between this and a standard Forever Stamp lies in its scope of use and postage value.
- Postcard Stamp: Designed specifically for domestic postcards that meet USPS size standards; the postage rate is typically lower than that for standard letters.
- Additional Ounce Stamp: Used to cover the cost of weight exceeding the first ounce; these are usually used in conjunction with a Forever Stamp or other stamps.
- Two-Ounce and Three-Ounce Stamps: Suitable for heavier letters, greeting cards, wedding invitations, or multi-page documents, eliminating the need to combine multiple stamps to cover the required postage.
- Fixed-Value Stamps: These stamps display a specific monetary value (e.g., 1¢, 5¢, or other amounts) and are primarily used to make up postage differences or in combination with other stamps.
- Commemorative and Thematic Stamps: Typically issued to mark historical events, cultural or artistic themes, holidays, notable figures, animals, or natural landscapes. While suitable for regular mail, these stamps are also popular among collectors due to their unique designs and limited release periods.
It is important to note that a stamp's theme and its postage class can overlap; for example, a holiday-themed stamp might also be a Forever Stamp. When purchasing, check for markings such as FOREVER, GLOBAL, POSTCARD, ADDITIONAL OUNCE, or a specific face value to confirm the stamp's intended use.
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