Blog Post: Call for Entries: International Caricature Contest – Extemporamnia ’26 (Italy)

Attention all caricaturists and football fans! The road to the FIFA World Cup 2026 is not just being paved on the pitch, but also on the drawing board. Italy is hosting the Extemporamnia ’26 – Humour Section, an international caricature contest that invites artists from around the world to capture the spirit of football through satire and style.

The Theme: World Cup Legends in Action

The 2026 edition of this prestigious contest focuses on the FIFA World Cup. Participants are tasked with creating a caricature of an internationally renowned football player who has competed in at least one FIFA World Cup.

The challenge? The player must be portrayed in action and wearing their national team uniform. It is a perfect opportunity to showcase the dynamic movement and character of football’s greatest icons.

Traditional Artistry Only (No AI)

In an era of digital automation, Extemporamnia ’26 takes a firm stand: Works generated using artificial intelligence will not be accepted. The festival celebrates human creativity, hand-drawn techniques, and the unique “humour” that only a cartoonist’s mind can produce.

How to Participate

• Format: A4 vertical format.
• Technical: Minimum 300 dpi (JPG, TIFF, or PDF).
• Deadline: Sunday, May 31, 2026.
• Submission: Email your artwork and the signed registration form to cartoondiste@gmail.com.

Why You Should Enter

Selected artworks will be exhibited in Teramo, Italy, during the festival and will be featured in the official EXTE’26 art catalogue. Winners will receive souvenir plaques, and all participants will earn a digital certificate of participation.

For the full regulations and registration forms, visit the official Extemporamnia Facebook Page.