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Giant Lego World Cup trophy unveiled at Rockefeller Plaza

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 7:12 AM

Last updated Jul 7, 2026

Giant Lego World Cup trophy unveiled at Rockefeller Plaza

Summary

A giant Lego replica of the FIFA World Cup trophy was unveiled at Rockefeller Plaza in New York on July 7, 2026. The structure stands 8.5 metres tall and is constructed from 1.36 million Lego bricks. Football legend Cafu and designer Christophe Vietti were present for the ribbon-cutting ceremony, during which local children helped complete the model by placing the final bricks. The Lego trophy was built in the Czech Republic and took over 7,000 hours to construct by a team of 56 builders. Cafu highlighted the unifying nature of football and Lego during the unveiling.

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By the Numbers

•The trophy was unveiled by Cafu and Christophe Vietti.
•It took 56 builders over 7,000 hours to complete the model.
•Construction involved more than 1.36 million Lego bricks.
•Local children contributed by placing the final bricks on the trophy.
•The unveiling took place at Rockefeller Plaza in New York.

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A giant Lego FIFA World Cup trophy built from 1.36 million bricks is unveiled at Rockefeller Plaza in New York by Cafu and designer Christophe Vietti.
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