North American Soccer Stamps

North American Soccer Stamps
Forever 82¢ | Sheet Stamp Format

The U.S. is home to tens of millions of soccer fans, and its popularity is only expected to grow. Soccer has become especially popular with younger Americans, with millions playing at the youth level and more than 800,000 participating in high school. Excitement is high as players and fans await the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

With the United States as a co-host, the FIFA World Cup could again reshape the future of soccer in the country. The tournament kicks off in Mexico on June 11 and concludes with the final in New Jersey on July 19. The United States will host 78 FIFA World Cup matches in 11 different locations: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, and Seattle.

Art director Antonio Alcalá is no stranger to the sport, having watched his daughter play from the age of four until college. He still watches the sport and attends DC United and Washington Spirit games. He also worked on the 2023 Women’s Soccer stamp.

Alcalá says there was a long process to get to the final design. He began by looking at all the soccer stamps from around the world that he could find and sorting them by their similarities. He then looked at stock photography to see what images would appeal the most and settled on the player striking the ball in mid-air.

The famous “gooooooooal” call was started by announcers in Latin America before being popularized by Andrés Cantor during the 1990 World Cup. The call is now heard around the world, from kids on the playgrounds to the FIFA World Cup Final.

The FIFA World Cup is the biggest stage in the world, and representing their country is often cited as the highlight of players’ careers. With the United States hosting, the popularity of the sport is expected to flourish throughout the country.

Stamp Issuance:
May 28, 2026
Boston, MA 02205

Made in the USA