Lego and FIFA Unveil Life-Size World Cup Trophy Replica

Lego has partnered with FIFA to unveil a life-size replica of the World Cup soccer trophy, constructed from 2,842 plastic bricks, as the Danish toy company launches its first official World Cup product line ahead of the 2026 tournament.

The announcement came on Wednesday, highlighting the buildable model that mirrors the dimensions of the original trophy introduced at the 1974 World Cup in West Germany. Measuring 36.8 centimeters, or about 14.5 inches, tall, the Lego version offers a lighter alternative to the authentic 18-carat gold and green malachite prize, which weighs 6.175 kilograms, or roughly 13.6 pounds, and is housed at FIFA's headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland.

Priced at approximately $200 in the United States, with equivalent costs of 179.99 euros in Europe and 159.99 pounds in the United Kingdom, the set will hit shelves on March 1, 2026. It is already available for preorder on the Lego website, limited to three units per customer. The model incorporates interactive elements, including a hidden scene accessible through a pullable panel in the upper globe section, along with a minifigure depicting a Lego fan holding a scaled-down trophy, a miniature football pitch,...