Spain's Marc Cucurella carries LEGO World Cup trophy in a plastic bag after victory

After Spain defeated Argentina 1‑0 in the World Cup final on 20 July 2026, defender Marc Cucurella was filmed walking toward the airport with a large plastic bag. Inside the bag was a replica of the World Cup trophy made from LEGO bricks, a souvenir given to each champion. The sight of the LEGO cup caused a surge of jokes and memes on social media, with fans questioning whether the real trophy had been placed in a plastic bag. FIFA retains the official gold trophy for preservation, providing participating teams with official copies and, in this case, a LEGO version as a keepsake.

The incident highlighted the light‑hearted side of the celebrations as the Spanish squad prepared to return to Madrid with numerous personal memorabilia, including replicas of the cup, medals, balls and jerseys.