As the Turkish national football team qualifies for the World Cup after 24 years, Nadir Metal Refinery has achieved a massive global success with special gold and silver bars prepared for the 2026 World Cup by Turkish designers. As one of the limited number of refineries in the world authorized to produce officially licensed gold and silver bullion under the FIFA World Cup 2026™ brand, Nadir Metal will produce these uniquely designed gold bars in Turkey and export them worldwide.

Turkey’s LBMA-accredited refinery, Nadir Metal Refinery, has become one of the select few refineries authorized by FIFA globally to produce licensed FIFA World Cup 2026™ gold and silver bullion. This was achieved through its collaboration with MDM, the license holder for the FIFA World Cup 2026™. Produced within this scope and approved by FIFA, the special collection meets Turkish football fans under the assurance of Nadir Metal Refinery. Nadir Metal Refinery will produce and export this exclusive collection not only for the Turkish market but also for collectors and investors in various countries around the world.

Stating that Turkey’s return to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ stage after a 24-year hiatus creates a distinct excitement, Selman Bayoğlu, Group Head of Strategy, Marketing, and Growth at Nadir Metal, expressed that they have brought together national excitement, collectible value, and a sustainable production approach with the FIFA World Cup 2026™ licensed products. Bayoğlu noted that they are proud to crown Turkey’s return to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ stage after 24 years with gold and silver bars, explaining that the “FIFA World Cup 2026™” licensed products designed and produced in Turkey unite national sentiments with sustainable production.

Continuing its operations in strict adherence to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, Nadir Metal Refinery has successfully completed FIFA’s rigorous compliance processes and been authorized to produce FIFA World Cup 2026™ branded gold and silver bullion. Speaking about the project—realized upon the request of MDM, the company holding the rights for the officially licensed gold and silver bullion under the FIFA World Cup 2026™ brand, and with the approval of FIFA—Bayoğlu said:

“With our FIFA and MDM collaboration, Nadir Metal Refinery, as one of the few globally authorized refineries for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, is crowning this historic achievement with a special collection prepared by our Turkish designers. Carrying our deep-rooted national symbols such as the Turkish flag, the Maiden’s Tower, Hagia Sophia, and the 15 July Martyrs Bridge, the officially licensed gold and silver bars are waiting to be experienced by our customers wherever they are via Augmented Reality (AR) technology. These products, offered alongside Augmented Reality, have become the very first of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ licensed precious metal collections. By presenting this highly exclusive series not only to football fans in Turkey but also by exporting it to many countries, Nadir Metal Refinery is registering its strength in the global arena.”

Inspired by the unforgettable childhood excitement of collecting football trading cards, the collection combines collectible value with the quality of a lasting souvenir, while also allowing every parent to make a meaningful investment in their child’s future.

In the collection, each unique design of the gold and silver bars highlighting Turkey’s deeply rooted symbols—such as the Turkish flag, the Maiden’s Tower, Hagia Sophia, and the 15 July Martyrs Bridge—was individually approved by FIFA. Due to the limited surface area of the silver bars not allowing for the classic placement of the crescent and star, Nadir Metal designers developed a unique design that moved the crescent and star to the top section of the bar.

Both Holding Collectible Value and Universalizing Turkish National Heritage

Opened for pre-order on NadirGold.com as of June, the collection offers customers the opportunity to reserve products before they are in stock. Products purchased via pre-order will be delivered to their owners via insured shipping in the order they were placed once stock arrives. While B2B corporate purchase requests can be made via nadirmetal.com.tr, a direct purchase option is offered for individual buyers.

While wishing success to our national team competing in the FIFA World Cup 2026™ tournament, Nadir Metal Refinery brings together Turkey’s football excitement, cultural heritage, and collectible value with football fans in every corner of the globe through this special collection.

“I Support Turkey to Win the World Cup”

Christian Haus, Deputy General Manager of Commercial Affairs at MDM, which holds the FIFA World Cup 2026™ licensing rights, noted the following in his video message sent to Nadir Metal Refinery’s press conference:

“As MDM, holding the official FIFA World Cup 2026™ license is both an honor and a significant responsibility for us. Therefore, we work with business partners who can represent the prestige, spirit, and global standards of the FIFA World Cup at the highest level. This is precisely why we are proud of our collaboration with Nadir Metal Refinery. Nadir Metal is a refinery that has proven itself on a global scale with its high-quality production capabilities, prestigious international accreditations, responsible sourcing approach, independent audits, sustainability reporting, and sincere commitment to people and the planet. The FIFA World Cup 2026™ licensed gold and silver products bring together the spirit of football, the power of precious metals, and the mastery of a globally respected Turkish refinery.”

Concluding his speech with the wish for Turkey to win the World Cup, Haus stated that Turkey possesses one of the world’s most dynamic gold ecosystems, ranging from official institutions to private sector players, from refining to trading, from jewelry to investment products, and from a physical gold culture to a modern financial infrastructure.