This iconic structure will be open to the public free of charge until the tournament concludes on July 19th.
Brazilian football legend Cafu and the children laid the final bricks, completing the structure weighing over 4 tons.
This is the result of over 7,000 hours of dedicated work by 59 LEGO experts.
Christophe Vietti, the LEGO designer, said the structure is nearly 8.5 meters tall and is assembled from over 1.36 million bricks. He was truly speechless with amazement when he saw the finished product.
A giant LEGO model of the FIFA World Cup trophy was unveiled in New York, USA, on July 6, 2026 (Photo: AP).
Present at the event, former world champion Cafu also shared his candid views on his home team, amidst the pressure Brazil is facing regarding their performance at this year's World Cup.
According to Cafu, this is not the end of the world, but the beginning of a new cycle and a new generation of talent in Brazilian football.
Right at the foot of the giant trophy, fans also enjoyed the miniature world of contemporary superstars like Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappé...
The appearance of this record-breaking structure is expected to become a major attraction, drawing millions of tourists to New York this summer.