Why Fifa Extended Lay’s Partnership For 2026, 2027 World Cups

Fifa has announced Lay’s as an official sponsor of both the 2026 World Cup and 2027 Women’s World Cup.

Deal covers brands including Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Tostitos, Ruffles, Cracker Jack, PopCorners, Quaker and Gamesa
Lay’s to offer exclusive experiences, merchandise and consumer activations.

Brands secure exposure through matchday LED stadium display boards, press conference backdrops, fan zones, as well as in-store and digital promotions.

Snack giant to recognise and reward ‘fan of the match’ at games from both tournaments.

This global extension comes after Frito-Lay served as a regional supporter during the 2022 World Cup and as tournament supporter at the 2023 Women’s World Cup.

The deal sees Fifa add another US-based sponsor to the 2026 tournament, which is being co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the US, after Bank of America joined the competition’s global sponsorship tier in a reported US$100 million deal.

“We’re delighted to extend this partnership with Lay’s and strengthen our collaboration as we head into a historic period for Fifa and the wider football community,” said Fifa president Gianni Infantino.

“After being involved in the last Fifa World Cup and Fifa Women’s World Cup, we’re proud that Lay’s has shared in our trust, vision and ideas for the development of the global game and has joined us on this journey into the future. Together, we will create special experiences for fans worldwide.”

Steven Williams, chief executive of Frito-Lay and Quaker North America, added: “Joining Fifa as a regional sponsor in 2022 was a landmark moment for Frito-Lay, and we’re incredibly proud to have laid the groundwork for the next step of making our partnership global.

“The Lay’s brand has a long history of bringing fans together through a shared love for the game, and we look forward to creating even more iconic moments as we continue to use our brands to unite and inspire Fifa World Cup and Fifa Women’s World Cup fans all over the world.”

With the US a huge commercial market for Fifa, soccer’s global governing body will look to add more American-based brands to the 2026 World Cup ahead of the tournament, which is scheduled to take place from 11th June to 19th July.