The LEGO Group has unveiled a major new football collaboration featuring Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbapp\u00e9, and Vini Jr., launching a series of collectible sets ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. <\/p>\n
The announcement is part of LEGO\u2019s broader football initiative aimed at celebrating the sport as a form of creativity, play, and global connection for children and families, News.Az<\/a> reports, citing foreign media<\/a>.<\/p>\n The new LEGO Editions lineup allows fans to build display models inspired by each star player, complete with themed designs, national colours, and hidden \u201cEaster eggs\u201d referencing their careers and achievements.<\/p>\n Each set includes a mini figure of the player and is designed for display, highlighting signature traits such as Ronaldo\u2019s \u201cSiuuu\u201d celebration, Messi<\/a>\u2019s number 10 legacy, Mbapp\u00e9\u2019s explosive speed, and Vini Jr.\u2019s flair.<\/p>\n Cristiano Ronaldo called the project a unique honour, saying it was exciting to be \u201ctransformed into a LEGO set\u201d and to see fans explore his story through creative building.<\/p>\n Lionel Messi said LEGO play mirrors football itself, describing it as a process of \u201cbuilding and rebuilding, learning from mistakes and celebrating success.\u201d<\/p>\n Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 emphasized the inspirational aspect of the collaboration, saying the set reflects his journey and encourages young fans to dream big and pursue their ambitions.<\/p>\n Vini Jr. highlighted how the sets capture football\u2019s creativity and passion, hoping they inspire fans to \u201cbuild their own football dreams.\u201d<\/p>\n The collection includes several themed builds:<\/p>\n
Each set is designed with symbolic details such as jersey numbers, national team colours, and references to iconic career moments.<\/p>\n LEGO also plans global fan experiences, including interactive zones where children can design jerseys, play digital brick-kicking games, and engage with football-themed creative activities.<\/p>\n With the FIFA World Cup 2026 approaching, the collaboration blends sport and play, aiming to connect football culture with LEGO\u2019s global audience through interactive and collectible experiences.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cFootball Highlights\u201d sets featuring player-themed bases and minifigures
\nLarger \u201cFootball Legend\u201d display figures with dynamic poses
\nA special Lionel Messi wall-art style set for collectors
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