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Giant Lego World Cup trophy unveiled in New York
A giant Lego FIFA World Cup trophy built from 1.36 million bricks is unveiled at Rockefeller Plaza in New York by Cafu and designer Christophe Vietti.
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KTLA 5
· Jul 6, 2026
Million brick Lego FIFA World Cup trophy unveiled in New York
With 1.36 million Lego bricks, the Lego reproduction of the FIFA World Cup trophy is one of Lego's biggest builds in its history. The statue unveiled in New York's Rockefeller Plaza weights over 4 tons and stands 27 feet tall. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1
Associated Press
· Jul 7, 2026
LEGO built an 8.5 meter World Cup trophy using 1 million bricks
Made from more than 1 million Lego bricks and standing nearly 8.5 meters tall, this giant FIFA World Cup trophy is one of the biggest Lego builds ever created. Produced by Nandini Gupta
USA TODAY
· Jul 6, 2026
LEGO unveils massive World Cup trophy. See their largest build yet.
LEGO unveiled a 27-foot FIFA World Cup trophy made from 1.36 million LEGO bricks at Rockefeller Plaza in New York. Read more: Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
Reuters
· Jun 27, 2026
Dubai jeweler reveals $81,000 LEGO World Cup trophy replica
A Dubai jeweler has transformed a Lego World Cup trophy, assembled by his son, into a diamond-studded piece worth around $81,000. Hemant Karamchandani, who owns a jewelery store in Dubai, said he was not looking to sell the replica. #dubai #jewler #worldcup #trophy #lego
Washington Examiner
· Jun 23, 2026
Trump to hand out World Cup trophy after final game in New Jersey: Gianni Infantino
President Donald Trump will be handing out the 2026 FIFA World Cup trophy at New York New Jersey Stadium following the final game, the organization’s President Gianni Infantino said Tuesday. Infantino told Fox News that he and Trump will attend the final game together and present the FIFA World Cup Trophy to the winning team. []
Times of India
· Jul 8, 2026
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Holiday World is excited to announce its latest attraction, Cannonball, a cutting-edge water roller coaster that promises to be the tallest and fastest in the United States. Launching in May 2027, this ride will shatter two national records while immersing guests in a charming small-town pool party atmosphere, complete with innovative boat designs. This major investment is designed to elevate family-friendly excitement throughout the park.
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Related coverage for "Giant Lego World Cup trophy unveiled in New York": KTLA 5 — Million brick Lego FIFA World Cup trophy unveiled in New York. Associated Press — LEGO built an 8.5 meter World Cup trophy using 1 million bricks. USA TODAY — LEGO unveils massive World Cup trophy. See their largest build yet.. Reuters — Dubai jeweler reveals $81,000 LEGO World Cup trophy replica. Washington Examiner — Trump to hand out World Cup trophy after final game in New Jersey: Gianni Infantino. Times of India — Record-breaking water coaster Cannonball! to open in 2027