In a move that's sure to excite both LEGO enthusiasts and soccer fans, LEGO has partnered with FIFA to unveil a life-size replica of the FIFA World Cup trophy. The set, made from 2,842 LEGO bricks, is the first product in LEGO's new World Cup range, which will be launched next year.

The LEGO World Cup Official Trophy, known as set number 43020, is a detailed 1:1 scale replica of the trophy. Standing at 36.8 centimeters (14 1/2 inches) tall, it mirrors the trophy first presented at the 1974 World Cup. However, unlike the original, which is made of 18-carat solid gold and green malachite and weighs 6.175 kilograms (13.6 pounds), the LEGO version is made of plastic. This makes it much easier to handle.

The set is not part of the +18 adult line-up, but it will certainly become a collector's item for many LEGO and football fans. The LEGO Group describes Editions as “a new platform that will connect young people with their icons and passions”. Following partnerships with Nike, F1, and now FIFA, we can assume LEGO will continue to expand beyond pop culture into other sports and entertainment collaborations using this new imprint.

One of the most exciting features of the LEGO trophy is the hidden scene within the upper globe section. This secret compartment can be opened by pulling a slip, revealing the 2026 World Cup logo and an exclusive minifigure holding a mini World Cup trophy. This adds an interactive and playful element to the set, allowing fans to imagine themselves as winners.

The base of the trophy features a printed plaque listing all the World Cup-winning teams since 1974, adding a historical and collectible aspect to the set. The trophy also utilizes two different gold elements: drum-lacquered bricks and molded gold pieces. This is the first time that so many gold-colored pieces have been included in a LEGO set.

The set will be released on March 1, 2026. Pre-orders are already available on LEGO.com. The set costs US$199.99, CAN $249.99, UK £159.99, or €179.99.

This collaboration coincides with the lead-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, beginning on June 11. The original World Cup trophy remains in FIFA's possession in Zurich.