Lego has confirmed a collaboration with FIFA to launch a line of sets with the official license for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The collection will include a buildable replica of the World Cup Trophy and figures of star players, among them Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Vinicius Jr., and Kylian Mbappé. The sets will hit the market before the sporting event.
Design and Building Techniques in Licensed Sets 🧱
Creating recognizable figures within the limited proportions of a minifig requires a technical approach to design. Lego designers work on the color palette, jersey prints, and facial features to achieve a clear likeness. For the trophy, building techniques using golden pieces and translucent elements are employed to mimic its shape and shine, while maintaining the structural stability of the final model.
The Ultimate Tactic: Winning the World Cup Without Spraining an Ankle 😄
With these sets, the eternal football debate is finally settled. Messi or Cristiano? The answer is to build them both and have them play a match on your shelf, where you make the rules and the VAR is a figure of a kid holding a brick. It's the only way to guarantee your favorite star makes it to the 2026 final... without the risk of sprains or penalty misses. The trophy, moreover, will always be in your display case.