The ‘ESPN FC TV’ team has expressed their enthusiasm over FIFA’s new ranking system as the world gears up for the draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scheduled for next week. In an exciting announcement, LEGO has introduced a unique opportunity for football fans to create their own version of one of the sport’s most coveted prizes, the FIFA World Cup trophy.
This stunning trophy, which stands at 14½ inches and weighs 13½ pounds, has been a symbol of football excellence since it took over from the Jules Rimet Trophy in 1974. Traditionally, it is only held by a select few—World Cup winners, the president of FIFA, and heads of state—during triumphant celebrations in front of millions of viewers worldwide.
In collaboration with FIFA, LEGO has designed a remarkable 1:1 scale model of the actual trophy, crafted from an impressive 2,842 individual bricks. Notably, this set contains the highest number of gold-colored bricks ever featured in a single LEGO set. An additional intriguing element of the trophy is a hidden compartment within the globe at its top, which opens to reveal the logo for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and includes a LEGO figure holding a miniature version of the trophy.
As excitement builds for the upcoming World Cup, LEGO has opened pre-orders for this delightful model, set to ship in March at a price of $199.99. Although this price might seem steep, the hope is that fans will embrace the chance to own a piece of World Cup memorabilia. The enthusiasm around this release has sparked anticipation that LEGO will consider creating a series of sets depicting iconic World Cup moments, such as Diana Ross’ infamous penalty miss in 1994, the controversial three yellow cards issued to Croatia’s Josip Simunic in 2006, and Luis Suárez’s notorious incident with Giorgio Chiellini in 2014.
Overall, this LEGO trophy not only offers a chance for fans to engage with football history creatively but also embodies the spirit of the upcoming 2026 World Cup, to be hosted across Canada, Mexico, and the United States.