Lego Announces Special 2026 World Cup Collection
The Danish corporation Lego has announced a special building set collection dedicated to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The new set will include minifigures of famous footballers, including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Vinícius Júnior, and Kylian Mbappé. This initiative aims to engage football fans and collectors eager to commemorate one of the world's biggest sporting events. Such collaborations between major brands and global sports are increasingly common, blending fandom with collectible culture.
Details of the 2026 World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be hosted across three nations: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This tournament will be the first to feature 48 national teams. The competition will run from June 11 to July 19, with the opening match scheduled for June 11 in Mexico City, where the national teams of Mexico and South Africa will meet. The final will be held on July 19 in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA.
A total of 104 matches will be played during the tournament, with 72 games taking place in the group stage across twelve groups. UEFA has qualified 16 national teams, while:
- Africa will be represented by 10 teams,
- Asia by 9,
- South America by 6,
- North America by 6,
- Oceania by 1 team, New Zealand.
Unfortunately, the Ukrainian national team did not qualify for the 2026 World Cup, having lost their qualification playoff semifinal to Sweden with a score of 1:3. However, the Ukrainian team will continue its participation in international competitions, beginning the Nations League with an away match against Hungary on September 25. For the 2026/27 Nations League season, Ukraine is in Group B2, with opponents Hungary, Georgia, and Northern Ireland.
Thus, the release of the Lego collection for the 2026 World Cup will be a vibrant addition to football culture, showcasing the sport's popularity and interest in the upcoming competition. Given that the tournament will be hosted across three countries and will feature 48 teams for the first time, it promises to be one of the largest in football history. This could further contribute to the development and popularization of football worldwide, as well as spark interest in the sport among new generations.
As excitement builds for the upcoming tournament, fans can also check out the recently revealed official 2026 World Cup poster, which features important details such as the kickoff date and opening match. This addition complements Lego's announcement by further highlighting the significance of the event in the world of sports and culture.