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Messi, Ronaldo among World Cup stars to feature as LEGO
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LEGO create minifigures of Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Vinicius Jr. and Kylian Mbappé ahead of the World Cup. (1:00)
Not content with releasing a near-scale model of the FIFA World Cup trophy itself in brick form, Lego has upped the ante ahead of the finals by releasing a range of official minifigures styled on some of the star players set to appear at the tournament this summer.
Four of the most iconic players in world football have had their likenesses recreated as miniatures with Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, and Vinícius Júnior all receiving the block-based treatment.
Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappe & Vini Jr. Immortalised by LEGO
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, LEGO have partnered with modern day footballing icons, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr., bringing them into the world of LEGO Editions and immortalising them in the iconic toy form.
As we get nearer to the 2026 World Cup, hype inevitably starts to build. And build is the operative word here, as LEGO follow up their previous (incredible) World Cup trophy release and 1,498-piece display ball (complete with mini stadium inside) with yet another drop that’s firmly rooted in Creative Soccer Culture, taking the term quite literally. Partnering with Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappe and Vini Jr., this latest LEGO Editions collection sees the four legendary athletes appear in LEGO minifigure form for the first time, with new sets that pay homage to each player’s sports journey and personality, including hidden easter eggs for true fans to discover.
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Video: One table… A child snatches the World Cup from the hands of Messi, Ronaldo and Mbappé
Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior – stars of the national teams of Portugal, Argentina, France and Brazil – gathered around a single table in a rare scene ahead of the 2026 World Cup, for which all four teams will be competing.
Danish company Lego has released a promotional video featuring the four stars to promote a new range of products, in the run-up to the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
From 1 May, fans will be able to build Lego models of these four stars, piece by piece.
In comments made during the company’s official statement, Mbappé expressed his delight at this partnership, saying: “Football has taught me to dream big and to constantly push my limits. This LEGO set tells part of my story, but above all it reflects the energy and creativity that make this sport unique.”
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