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Lego Recruits Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappé and Vinicius for 2026 World Cup Set

The star-led push taps a surge in demand for World Cup keepsakes.

Overview

  • A new ad unites Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius Jr and quickly drew several million views, including four million Instagram likes reported by Le Parisien.
  • Lego announced a 2026 World Cup line that includes buildable player minifigures and a trophy set scheduled for release on May 1, 2026.
  • The 2,842-piece trophy includes a base that lists winners since 1974 and a mechanism that reveals a hidden scene inside the globe.
  • Player endorsements accompanied the launch, with Mbappé praising the set as a way to share his story and inspire young fans, and Ronaldo joking about being turned into Lego.
  • FIFA reminded buyers that the final ticket phase uses a first-come, first-served system, underscoring fan urgency as the tournament heads to the United States, Mexico and Canada.