The Johnnie Walker FIFA World Cup 2026 blended scotch whisky has been debuted by the spirit brand as a celebratory product that commemorates this year's sporting event. The spirit is a limited time offering that won't be available for fans to purchase, but will instead be offered as part of brand-led initiatives as part of a marketing campaign. The spirit comes in with a 24 year maturation and will be further supported by a film from AlmapBBDO with content from footballer Cafu as a nod to the last time Brazil won the World Cup trophy.
CMO of Diageo in Brazil Guilherme Martins commented on the Johnnie Walker FIFA World Cup 2026 blended scotch whisky saying, "Just like in football, there are no shortcuts to great achievements. What drives us is the ability to keep moving forward, even in the face of challenges, understanding that every step is part of something bigger. Being at the FIFA World Cup 2026 for the first time with Johnnie Walker is a way of celebrating this collective journey—valuing time, resilience, and, above all, the way we choose to live these moments.”
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