New York unveils world’s largest LEGO FIFA World Cup Trophy

New York City has revealed the world's largest LEGO version of the FIFA World Cup Trophy, marking a major celebration ahead of the 2026

New York City has revealed the world’s largest LEGO version of the FIFA World Cup Trophy, marking a major celebration ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The giant installation is the result of a collaboration between the LEGO Group and FIFA and is designed to build excitement for the tournament, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.

The impressive replica stands 8.47 metres (27.8 feet) tall and has officially been recognised as the largest mobile structure ever created using LEGO bricks. Inspired by the iconic FIFA World Cup Trophy, the massive display was unveiled at Rockefeller Plaza in Manhattan, attracting football fans, tourists and LEGO enthusiasts from around the world.

Former Brazil captain and FIFA World Cup champion Cafu attended the unveiling ceremony, where he placed the final LEGO bricks on the towering structure alongside supporters from different countries. Speaking at the event, Cafu described the trophy as one of the most recognisable symbols in world sport and said seeing it recreated entirely from LEGO bricks was an unforgettable experience.

He noted that football has a unique ability to unite people across cultures and borders, adding that the installation represents the global spirit of the game and the excitement surrounding the upcoming World Cup.

The ambitious project required months of planning and a significant engineering effort. A team of 59 designers, engineers and expert builders worked for more than 7,000 hours to complete the structure at LEGO’s production facility in the Czech Republic. Construction and planning took approximately eight months from concept to completion.

The replica is made using more than 1.36 million LEGO bricks and weighs around 4.2 tonnes. To ensure stability while remaining transportable, the structure is supported by a specially designed internal steel framework. Engineers divided the trophy into 16 separate sections, allowing it to be safely transported from Europe to the United States before being assembled on-site at Rockefeller Plaza.

The giant trophy now serves as the main attraction of the newly opened LEGO Fan Zone, which welcomes visitors from July 6 through July 19. Entry to the fan experience is free, giving families, football supporters and tourists the opportunity to see the record-breaking creation up close.

In addition to the trophy, the fan zone offers a variety of interactive activities designed for visitors of all ages. Guests can build their own LEGO creations at dedicated building stations, design personalised LEGO minifigures and contribute to a collaborative brick mural celebrating football and creativity.

The installation is also part of LEGO’s broader football-themed campaign launched ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. As part of this initiative, the company recently introduced its “LEGO Editions” collection, featuring official LEGO minifigures inspired by some of football’s biggest stars, including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior.

With the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup already underway, the record-breaking LEGO trophy highlights the growing excitement surrounding the tournament while combining sport, creativity and engineering in a unique public display that is expected to attract thousands of visitors during its stay in New York City.