LEGO has launched a new collection for the 2026 World Cup, bringing together two of football's biggest stars, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, in a face-to-face collaboration. The figurines are based on the famous photo of the two players playing chess before the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, but this time reimagined in LEGO's signature style. Each figurine is placed on a base corresponding to the first letter of the player's name and the colors of their national team. For instance, Ronaldo's figurine stands on a base with the letter 'R' in the colors of Portugal, while Messi's is on a base with the letter 'M' and the colors of Argentina. The collection also includes figures from Real Madrid players, Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Jr. The figurines capture the personality of each player and the details of their career with remarkable precision. This collaboration aims to bring fans closer to their heroes by allowing them to build and collect figurines of their favorite footballers at home. The collection also features hidden elements that tell historical moments from each player's career, making it a true piece of art for collectors.
