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- Asep Haryono | One FIFA Jersey or One Month of Groceries? My Visit to the FIFA Store Gave Me a Surprise - Powered by Blogger
As the FIFA World Cup 2026™ continues to attract millions of football fans around the world, I have found myself visiting the official FIFA website almost every day. There is always something interesting to see, from the latest match results and player statistics to videos, photos, and tournament news. It is one of the best places to stay updated with everything happening during the competition, and I always enjoy spending a few minutes there after work.
During my visit last night, I became curious about the official merchandise and clicked on the FIFA Store. Like many football fans, I enjoy looking at jerseys and souvenirs even if I don't plan to buy them. Every World Cup has its own special collection, and I was interested to see what FIFA had prepared for this tournament. As I browsed through the store, one item immediately caught my attention. It was the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Kansas City Jersey – Limited Edition.
My first impression was very positive. The jersey is beautiful. It doesn't look like a traditional football shirt at all. Instead, it looks like a piece of art. The colorful illustrations, flowers, football players, musical instruments, and famous landmarks make it very different from ordinary jerseys. I can imagine collectors falling in love with it because the design is creative, unique, and full of character. Whoever designed it certainly deserves credit for creating something so eye-catching.
During my visit last night, I became curious about the official merchandise and clicked on the FIFA Store. Like many football fans, I enjoy looking at jerseys and souvenirs even if I don't plan to buy them. Every World Cup has its own special collection, and I was interested to see what FIFA had prepared for this tournament. As I browsed through the store, one item immediately caught my attention. It was the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Kansas City Jersey – Limited Edition.
My first impression was very positive. The jersey is beautiful. It doesn't look like a traditional football shirt at all. Instead, it looks like a piece of art. The colorful illustrations, flowers, football players, musical instruments, and famous landmarks make it very different from ordinary jerseys. I can imagine collectors falling in love with it because the design is creative, unique, and full of character. Whoever designed it certainly deserves credit for creating something so eye-catching.
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| FIFA World Cup 2026™ Kansas City Jersey Limited Edition. Photo from the official FIFA website |
Then I noticed the price. The jersey costs US$375. That is insane.
I was curious, so I checked the latest exchange rate. It showed that 1 US Dollar equals Rp17,909. That means the US$375 jersey costs about Rp6.7 million in Indonesian money. When I saw that number, I stopped thinking about buying the jersey. Instead, I started thinking about what else I could buy with the same amount of money. For my family of five, Rp6.7 million is enough to buy groceries for about one month. To me, that is a lot of food compared to just one football jersey.
At first, I thought I had read it incorrectly, so I looked again. The price was correct. Out of curiosity, I converted it into Indonesian Rupiah, and the result was around Rp6.7 million. That was the moment when my excitement changed into surprise. I wasn't thinking about football anymore. I was thinking about my family's monthly expenses.
For many people, especially here in Indonesia, Rp6.7 million is not a small amount of money. In my case, it could buy groceries for my family of five for about a month. Rice, cooking oil, eggs, vegetables, fruit, chicken, fish, milk, coffee, sugar, and many other daily necessities could all be purchased with that amount. When I looked at the jersey again, I couldn't help smiling. It is beautiful, but I also imagined a supermarket trolley full of food instead
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Please don't misunderstand me. This article is not meant to criticize FIFA or complain about the price. I understand that this is a limited-edition collector's jersey, not an ordinary football shirt. Products like this are made for collectors and passionate fans who appreciate exclusive merchandise. For them, the price may be reasonable because they are buying something unique that may even become more valuable in the future.
However, my experience reminded me that the value of money is different in every country. What seems expensive but affordable for someone in one part of the world can represent a month's household budget somewhere else. That is simply the reality of different economies. As football fans, we all share the same love for the game, but our purchasing power is not always the same.
Even so, I enjoyed visiting the FIFA Store. Looking at the official merchandise is part of the World Cup experience, and I genuinely admire the creativity behind this jersey. Although I probably won't be buying one anytime soon,
Please don't misunderstand me. This article is not meant to criticize FIFA or complain about the price. I understand that this is a limited-edition collector's jersey, not an ordinary football shirt. Products like this are made for collectors and passionate fans who appreciate exclusive merchandise. For them, the price may be reasonable because they are buying something unique that may even become more valuable in the future.
However, my experience reminded me that the value of money is different in every country. What seems expensive but affordable for someone in one part of the world can represent a month's household budget somewhere else. That is simply the reality of different economies. As football fans, we all share the same love for the game, but our purchasing power is not always the same.
Even so, I enjoyed visiting the FIFA Store. Looking at the official merchandise is part of the World Cup experience, and I genuinely admire the creativity behind this jersey. Although I probably won't be buying one anytime soon,
I have no problem appreciating its artistic design. Sometimes it is nice just to admire something, even if it is beyond our budget.
In the end, I closed the FIFA Store, returned to reading the latest World Cup news, and continued enjoying the tournament. I realized that supporting football has never depended on owning the most expensive jersey. The excitement of watching a great match, celebrating a spectacular goal, and sharing the experience with friends and family is worth far more than any piece of clothing.
If someone asked me today whether I would spend Rp6.7 million on this limited-edition FIFA jersey, my answer would probably be no. I would rather use that money to buy groceries for my family and continue watching the World Cup wearing one of my old football shirts. It may not be a collector's item, but it still carries the same love for the beautiful game
If someone asked me today whether I would spend Rp6.7 million on this limited-edition FIFA jersey, my answer would probably be no. I would rather use that money to buy groceries for my family and continue watching the World Cup wearing one of my old football shirts. It may not be a collector's item, but it still carries the same love for the beautiful game
Now it's your turn.
If you had US$375 (about Rp6.7 million), would you buy this limited-edition FIFA jersey, or would you rather spend the money on groceries, a family holiday, or something else? There are no right or wrong answers.
I would love to hear what you think.
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