In a historic first for the brand, this week Billboard launched the Billboard Global World Cup Series, an unprecedented editorial franchise that unites the worlds of music and soccer ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Marking the first time in Billboard’s history that it has dedicated a global cover to music and sports, the series of 11 covers spotlights leading soccer players and artists across 11 countries, using Billboard’s global platform to celebrate the cultural energy, talent and influence surrounding the world’s biggest sporting event.
The series launched with the U.S. edition of Billboard, featuring…
