{"id":696946,"date":"2026-05-27T02:32:29","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T02:32:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/696946\/"},"modified":"2026-05-27T02:32:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T02:32:29","slug":"coca-cola-kicks-off-landmark-partnership-with-the-commbank-socceroos-commbank-matildas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/696946\/","title":{"rendered":"Coca-Cola kicks off landmark partnership with the CommBank Socceroos & CommBank Matildas"},"content":{"rendered":"

Football Australia is excited to announce a new two-year partnership with Coca-Cola, which will see the global brand join as the Official Supplier of Australia\u2019s senior national teams \u2013 the CommBank Socceroos and CommBank Matildas.<\/p>\n

The partnership will see Coca-Cola align with both national teams across key international windows, including the FIFA World Cup 2026\u2122 and the FIFA Women\u2019s World Cup 2027\u2122, leveraging the power and reach of football\u2019s biggest global stages.<\/p>\n

As part of the agreement, Coca-Cola will deliver two major national campaigns, beginning with a large-scale CommBank Socceroos activation during the FIFA World Cup 2026\u2122 period. A second campaign will follow in 2027 in support of the CommBank Matildas during the FIFA Women\u2019s World Cup 2027\u2122.<\/p>\n

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Launching in-store and online from 10 June 2026 exclusively at Coles, the 2026 campaign will feature limited-edition Coca-Cola Classic and Coca-Cola Zero 10-pack cans showcasing four CommBank Socceroos \u2013 Nestory Irankunda, Mathew Ryan, Jordy Bos, and Cameron Burgess.<\/p>\n

Fans who purchase any CommBank Socceroos limited-edition packs during the promotional period will have the opportunity to enter for a chance to win a range of exclusive prizes. Entries can be made via the Coles website, with instant win and major prize opportunities including VIP matchday experiences with the CommBank Socceroos, signed merchandise and other rewards.<\/p>\n

Coca-Cola\u2019s support comes at an exciting time for Australian football, with the CommBank Socceroos preparing for their sixth consecutive FIFA World Cup appearance and the CommBank Matildas continuing to build towards another landmark global tournament in 2027.<\/p>\n

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Quote attributable to Football Australia Chief Executive Officer, Martin Kugeler:<\/p>\n

\u201cFootball Australia is proud to welcome Coca-Cola as an Official Supplier of our national teams, starting an exciting new chapter with one of the world\u2019s most iconic brands.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis partnership brings together the global scale of Coca-Cola with the passion and reach of football in Australia, creating new opportunities to connect with fans across the country.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026represents a key moment for the CommBank Socceroos, and the Coca-Cola campaigns will help bring supporters closer to the team through unique and engaging experiences.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs part of Football Australia\u2019s long-term strategy, we will continue to align with premium brands, such as Coca-Cola, who enable us to grow and make football more accessible and attractive to\u00a0all Australians.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe look forward to working closely with Coca-Cola to deliver impactful campaigns that celebrate our players and inspire fans nationwide, as we also build towards the FIFA Women\u2019s World Cup 2027 with the CommBank Matildas.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Quote attributable to Orlando Rodriguez, Managing Director, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners:<\/p>\n

\u201cFor nearly 90 years, Coca\u2011Cola has been part of the fabric of Australian life – bringing people together through shared moments. Partnering with Football Australia reflects our continued commitment to connecting communities through experiences that unite the nation, with the CommBank Socceroos and Matildas at the heart of that,\u201d Rodriguez said.<\/p>\n

As part of the partnership, Coca-Cola will showcase CommBank Socceroos and CommBank Matildas across their marketing campaigns leading into the FIFA World Cup 2026\u2122 and the FIFA Women\u2019s World Cup 2027\u2122 in Brazil next year.<\/p>\n

The players will feature on product and in-store within Coles nationally and across Coca-Cola marketing channels spanning digital, broadcast, and outdoor, engaging fans nationwide. Coca-Cola\u2019s iconic Kings Cross billboard in Sydney will be illuminated in green and gold from the 27 May, showing support for the Commbank Socceroos ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026\u2122.<\/p>\n

ABOUT COCA-COLA IN AUSTRALIA<\/p>\n

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is a total beverage company,\u00a0with products sold in more than 200 countries and territories.\u00a0Coca-Cola has been made and shared in Australia since 1938. Our portfolio in Australia includes Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite, Powerade and others. We\u2019re constantly transforming our portfolio, from reducing sugar in our drinks to bringing innovative new products to market. With our bottling partners, The Coca-Cola Company employs more than 700,000 people, bringing economic opportunity to local communities worldwide. Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (Aust) Pty Ltd is the authorised bottler and distributor of The Coca-Cola Company\u2019s beverage brands in Australia. Coca-Cola South Pacific Pty Ltd is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola Company and provides marketing, technical and quality services to The Coca-Cola Company in Australia. Learn more at\u00a0https:\/\/www.coca-cola.com\/au\/en<\/a>\u00a0and follow us\u00a0on\u00a0Instagram<\/a>,\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/p>\n

ABOUT COCA-COLA EUROPACIFIC PARTNERS<\/p>\n

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) is one of the world’s leading consumer goods companies. We make, move and sell some of the world\u2019s most loved brands \u2013 serving 600 million consumers and helping 4 million customers across 31 countries grow. As one of the largest bottlers and distributors of non-alcoholic and alcoholic ready-to-drink beverages in Australia we have a portfolio that offers a beverage for every occasion. For more information about CCEP, please visit\u00a0https:\/\/www.cocacolaep.com\/au\/<\/a><\/p>\n