Walton becomes regional sponsor of Argentina football team
Electronics and technology giant Walton has become the official regional sponsor of the Argentina national football team, the reigning world champions.
Under the agreement, Walton has secured all regional branding rights for the Argentina team. Henceforth, Argentine football stars, including Lionel Messi and Emiliano Martínez, will feature in Walton's various branding and promotional activities – a move expected to significantly boost the company's position as a leading global brand.
A one-year partnership agreement was recently signed between Walton and the Argentine Football Association (AFA).
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The AFA officially announced the collaboration on Thursday, 16 October, through a post on its verified Facebook page, which featured Argentina's star players alongside Walton's state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and products.
Earlier, Walton's name and logo were also published on the AFA's official website, alongside other team sponsors.
Walton, which aims to expand its brand operations to over 100 countries, currently has a presence in more than 50 markets worldwide.
The new partnership with the world champion Argentina team is expected to accelerate Walton's global expansion plans.
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaching, Argentine footballers are set to thrill fans on the pitch, while Walton continues to win hearts in households across the globe.
