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Heineken shares its marketing strategy for the summer of soccer as World Cup hype ramps up
Heineken is raising soccer ad spending 189% and rolling out watch parties, limited-edition packs and volunteer-themed activations to reach U.S. fans ahead of the World Cup.
This story was first published by Digiday sibling Modern Retail. Heineken USA is pouring more marketing dollars into soccer this year ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The brewing company, which has trademarked itself as “the official beer of soccer,” is not an official World Cup sponsor. However, it’s getting in on the larger summer soccer hype by launching a limited-edition soccer-themed 12-pack and 24-pack in retail partners across the U.S., …