Introducing the Visa global art collection

Inspired by our FIFA partnership, the first-of-its-kind artist collaboration celebrates the unifying spirit of football and uplifts artists to center stage.

Image from Visa’s art collection unveiling event: The art of the draw Image from Visa’s art collection unveiling event: The art of the draw

Meet the artists

Visa commissioned more than 20 artists from six continents to create visual representations of their home countries, as a way to celebrate the diverse traditions and stories that make football universal.

Artwork by Karabo Poppy from South Africa, created for Visa’s Reimagine FIFA World Cup 2026 collaboration.

South Africa

Karabo Poppy

Karabo Poppy Moletsane is a South African illustrator inspired by the continent’s visual heritage, both traditional and contemporary. Her work celebrates the everyday beauty of African life and the innovation inherent in its culture. Through bold, expressive designs, she preserves and honors the visual language of her community.

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Artwork by Bayan Yasien from Saudi Arabia, created for Visa’s Reimagine FIFA World Cup 2026 collaboration.

Saudi Arabia

Bayan Yasien

Bayan Yasein’s art embodies the soul of Saudi Arabia—where heritage, emotion, and modernity intertwine. Through vibrant colors and poetic symbolism, her work tells stories of memory, identity, and belonging. Each piece is a heartfelt dialogue between tradition and transformation, revealing her profound love for her homeland and its evolving cultural rhythm.

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Artwork by Ahmed El Azazy from Egypt, created for Visa’s Reimagine FIFA World Cup 2026 collaboration.

Egypt

Ahmed El Azazy

Ahmed El Azazy is an Egyptian illustrator known for his refined, narrative-driven style. His work balances emotional depth with a strong sense of form and color, celebrating human connection and cultural identity. Each illustration reflects a thoughtful blend of movement, storytelling, and expressive design.

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Artwork by Wiam Azhar from Morrocco, created for Visa’s Reimagine FIFA World Cup 2026 collaboration.

Morrocco

Wiam Azhar

Originally trained as an architect, Wiam Azhar finds painting, which she practices as a self-taught artist, a means of escape and personal expression. She sees herself as an observer of everyday life, capturing its essence through figurative work that incorporates emblematic elements of Moroccan culture. Tinged with nostalgia, her brightly colored frescoes with their detailed composition capture moments and emotions that resonate with collective memory.

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