The FIFA World Cup trophy has arrived early in New York City, courtesy of LEGO.

The renowned toy brick company unveiled the world’s largest World Cup trophy on Monday at Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. LEGO unveiled the massive trophy with the help of Brazil legend Cafu, who is the only footballer to play in three straight World Cup finals, winning two.

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Cafu was there with fans, putting the final pieces together. The unveiling of the recreation of the iconic trophy marks the official opening of the LEGO Fan Zone in the city set to hose the World Cup Final later this month.

As for the trophy, LEGO says the World Cup trophy recreation is approximately 27 feet tall and more than 1,363,402 LEGO bricks were used.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 06: Football legend Cafu joins fans as the LEGO Group unveils the world's biggest FIFA World Cup Trophy™ in New York City on July 06, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for LEGO Group)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 06: Football legend Cafu joins fans as the LEGO Group unveils the world’s biggest FIFA World Cup Trophy™ in New York City on July 06, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for LEGO Group)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 06: Football legend Cafu joins fans as the LEGO Group unveils the world's biggest FIFA World Cup Trophy™ in New York City on July 06, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for LEGO Group)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 06: Football legend Cafu joins fans as the LEGO Group unveils the world’s biggest FIFA World Cup Trophy™ in New York City on July 06, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for LEGO Group)

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A team of 59 designers, engineers, model builders, and technicians at the LEGO Group’s Model Production facility in Kladno, Czech Republic, took eight months to develop and more than 7,000 hours to build and assemble.

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“The FIFA World Cup Trophy is one of the most iconic symbols in sport, and seeing it recreated on this scale with LEGO bricks is truly incredible. The craftsmanship, creativity and attention to detail are remarkable. Football has always been about bringing people together,” Cantu said. “Whether you’re playing in the street, cheering from the stands or watching with family and friends, it is one of the greatest tools for social inclusion in the world. And this installation is a fantastic way to celebrate that spirit ahead of the FIFA World Cup Final stages.”

This story was originally published by Men’s Journal on Jul 7, 2026, where it first appeared in the Sports section. Add Men’s Journal as a Preferred Source by clicking here.