Cristiano Ronaldo: “It’s not every day you get to be transformed into a LEGO set!”

Building History: The LEGO Group Teams Up with Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, and Vini Jr. to Celebrate the Magic of Football

• New exclusive content featuring football legends Ronaldo, Mbappé, Messi, and Vini Jr. building the LEGO® Editions FIFA World Cup™ Official Trophy kicks off a whirlwind of LEGO® football celebrations worldwide.
• The four legendary athletes appear in LEGO® minifigure form for the first time with new sets that pay homage to each player’s sporting journey and personality, including hidden Easter eggs for true fans to discover.
• New LEGO® Editions sets are available for pre-order via https://www.lego.me/en-ae/c/editions
• Pop-up LEGO play experiences will launch worldwide for football fans of all ages to enjoy and add to the excitement of the tournament.

The LEGO Group is teaming up with Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, and Vini Jr. to celebrate the magic of football alongside kids and families from around the world — because everyone wants a piece of the game.

With the FIFA World Cup 2026™ approaching and football enthusiasm at an all-time high, fans can now build their favourite players through a new lineup of LEGO® Editions sets featuring these four global icons. The sets invite fans to build, display and celebrate their passion for the sport while paying tribute to each player’s creativity, flair and signature style, complete with hidden Easter eggs for fans to discover.

The LEGO Group also revealed an exclusive image of the four players building the LEGO® Editions FIFA World Cup™ Official Trophy set, available on LEGO.com, in LEGO branded stores and selected retailers worldwide. Additional content featuring the four players will be released across LEGO channels in the coming months.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, and Vini Jr. also shared their thoughts on the collaboration:

Cristiano Ronaldo said:

“It’s not every day you get to be transformed into a LEGO set. I’m incredibly honoured to be part of this new lineup of LEGO Editions alongside three other incredible players. I’m looking forward to seeing fans from all over the world discover my story and sporting heritage through this collaboration.”

Kylian Mbappé said:

“Football has taught me to dream big and push my limits. This LEGO set tells part of my story and captures the energy and creativity that make this sport so special. I hope it inspires young people to believe in their ambitions and enjoy creating along the way.”

Lionel Messi said:

“Similar to football, LEGO play is about building, trying new things, learning and celebrating success. I love how these sets bring my on-pitch moments to life in a fun and imaginative way.”

Vini Jr. said:

“Football is about passion and creativity, and seeing my style captured in LEGO bricks is exciting. I hope these sets inspire fans to build their own football dreams.”

The Full LEGO Editions Line-Up

The “Football Highlights” sets (ages 10+) capture defining moments from each player’s career through cinematic builds. Each set features a letter-shaped base inspired by the player’s name, national team colours, jersey numbers and a collectible plaque, alongside a LEGO minifigure.

• LEGO® Editions Cristiano Ronaldo – Football Highlights (43012): Built on an R-shaped base reflecting Portugal’s colours and Ronaldo’s CR7 identity. Includes 490 pieces, hidden details from his career, a minifigure and a collectible plaque.
• LEGO® Editions Kylian Mbappé – Football Highlights (43013): An M-shaped base representing Mbappé’s name and jersey number 10, capturing his speed and rise in football. Includes 490 pieces, a minifigure and collectible elements.
• LEGO® Editions Lionel Messi – Football Highlights (43011): A 500-piece set on an M-shaped base featuring Argentina’s colours and Messi’s iconic number 10, with Easter eggs reflecting his career.
• LEGO® Editions Vini Jr. – Football Highlights (43027): A V-shaped base in Brazil’s colours, featuring his number 7 and dynamic goal-scoring pose, with 510 pieces and collectible elements.

Two additional “Football Legend” sets offer larger-scale builds:

• LEGO® Editions Cristiano Ronaldo – Football Legend Set (43016): An 854-piece set featuring Ronaldo’s “Siuuu” celebration pose or bicycle kick, with a backdrop and new design elements.
• LEGO® Editions Lionel Messi – Football Legend Set (43015): A 958-piece set offering two build options — Messi’s victory pose or a dynamic running pose — alongside signature design details.

A final LEGO® Editions Lionel Messi – Celebration (43018) set is also available, featuring a 1,427-piece 3D wall art display of Messi’s iconic pose with hidden references to his career.

Julia Goldin, Chief Marketing and Product Officer at the LEGO Group, said: “With these new sets, we’re bringing the thrill of football to life in a way that allows fans to build, create, and celebrate. We wanted to capture what makes these players special and inspire creativity in kids and families worldwide.”

The launch forms part of LEGO’s wider global football programme, with pop-up fan experiences set to take place worldwide. Activities include the LEGO Wall of Fame, where fans can design their own LEGO jerseys, and LEGO Brick Kickers, a fast-paced game combining football and interactive play.

LEGO Editions is a new platform designed to connect young audiences with their icons through collectible and display-worthy sets.

The six LEGO® Editions sets are now available for pre-order at https://www.lego.me/en-ae/c/editions.