Imagine Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as Lego figures? It’s now a reality for football fans as Portugal and Argentina stars join hands to collaborate with the famous toy brand ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
LEGO is getting into football fever ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, teaming up with global superstars Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Vincius Junior. The new collection brings fans closer to the sport by transforming these icons into LEGO minifigures, each designed to reflect their individuality and personality on the pitch.
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The series features collectible sets that highlight their paths, play styles, and includes subtle Easter eggs for fans to uncover. From cinematic ‘Football Highlights’ builds to premium ‘Football Legends’ sets centered around Ronaldo and Messi, the collection offers fans the opportunity to build, showcase and celebrate the game in a unique way.
Each kit is designed on a letter-shaped base and features colors inspired by the players’ national teams, along with jersey numbers and a collectible plaque. Each player’s LEGO minifigure adds to the experience and brings moments to life. Speaking about the collaboration, Ronaldo said: “It’s not every day you get turned into a LEGO set!”
Along with that, they have a sensational commercial that has already shown that the battle lines have been drawn between the teams and the star players.
For Messi and Ronaldo fans, this is the second time the stars have come together for a World Cup ad. During the 2022 World Cup campaignboth collaborated on advertising with Louis Vuitton.
MESSI, RONALDO SET FOR BIG CHALLENGES
Messi will defend his crown while Ronaldo will aim for the World Cup. Argentina are grouped in Group J with Algeria, Austria and Jordan. Portugal will face Colombia, Jamaica and Uzbekistan.
If all goes according to plan and Argentina and Portugal win their groups, then the two teams will meet in the quarter-finals of the World Cup, setting the stage for another Ronaldo vs Messi clash.
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Published on:
02 Apr 2026 18:17 IST
