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The inaugural FIFA+ Collect Club nft drop sold out just three hours after its launch, according to an announcement shared with crypto.news.
The FIFA+ Collect Club, a collaboration between FIFA and technology company Modex, made collectible digital “membership cards” available on December 12 for $999 each. According to Modex, all membership cards were purchased in three hours.
In a press release, Modex indicated that as part of the membership program, holders of sold-out VIP cards will receive what was described as an airdrop on December 26 containing highlights from the FIFA Club World Cup 2023 to be held in Saudi Arabia next year. . The release states that two highlights will come with tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final and the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Final, both of which will be held in the United States.
Taking advantage of the rapid sale, Modex has revealed plans to launch a second set of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on the OpenSea marketplace and the Polygon (MATIC) network on December 19. A total of 900 non-fungible tokens will be released. representing VIP experiences and physical items from the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup, according to the press release. Details of the exact items or “perks” associated with each nft will only be available during purchase.
Among the aforementioned offers are tickets to prestigious FIFA ceremonies and events, autographed tournament memorabilia and limited edition collectibles such as corner flags and referee uniforms signed by the players. FIFA's initiative closely resembles the National Basketball Association's NBA Top Shot nft series, which was discovered to possibly be securities in February.
