Ronaldo & Messi join forces as LEGO unveils FIFA World Cup 2026 collection

DUBAI 22°CGOLD/FOREXPRAYER TIMESNEWSLETTERSLOGIN GOLD/FOREXDUBAI 22°CPRAYER TIMES SPORTSPORTIPLCRICKETUAE SPORTMOTORSPORTFOOTBALLTENNISGOLF IN UAEOLYMPICST20 WORLD CUP 2026 Ronaldo & Messi join forces as LEGO unveils FIFA World Cup 2026 collection The two icons feature in LEGO’s new advert Dubai: Ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, LEGO has unveiled a star-studded advert bringing football legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi together in one room. The pair advertise the new LEGO range which features the iconic players reimagined as minifigures, paying homage to each player’s personality. Real Madrid stars Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Jr are also included, as the football stars show off the collection which aims to bring fans closer to the action. The collection features collectible sets that showcase each player’s journey, signature style and hidden details for fans to uncover. Ranging from cinematic “Football Highlights” builds to larger-scale Ronaldo and Messi “Football Legend” sets, it invites fans of all ages to build, display and celebrate their passion for the game at home. The sets are designed on letter-shaped bases, incorporating color schemes from each player’s national team, their jersey numbers, and a collectible plaque, along with a LEGO minifigure of the player to bring the scene to life. For fans wishing to celebrate Ronaldo, his set features a sculptural R-shaped base in Portugal’s colours, highlighting his iconic CR7 branding. Inside, fans can discover detailed Easter eggs chronicling his career, along with a Ronaldo LEGO minifigure and a collectible plaque. Messi’s set allows fans to relive a moment of his magic, featuring an M-shaped brick base in Argentina’s national colors and a prominent “10” representing his jersey number. This isn’t the first time Ronaldo and Messi have appeared in an ad together; before the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the two football icons were brought together in a promotional campaign for luxury brand Louis Vuitton. The campaign featured both stars photographed playing a game of chess atop a Louis Vuitton case in a striking image released ahead of the tournament in Qatar, a rare moment that saw the lifelong rivals united in a high‑profile promotion and shared across their social media platforms. Final ticket sales phase begins for FIFA World Cup Iraq qualifies for 2026 World Cup, ending 40-year wait Messi matches Ronaldo’s 900-goal milestone Will Cristiano Ronaldo reach 1,000 goals at World Cup?