The trophy used in the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup has a Portuguese signature.
The ten-metre-high piece was created by Air Designers, a Portuguese company based in Vila Nova de Gaia, which has already participated in several international football-related projects.
The ten-metre-high piece was created by Air Designers, a Portuguese company based in Vila Nova de Gaia, which has already participated in several international football-related projects.
Despite its robust and metallic appearance, the trophy is inflatable.
Materials such as metallised lycra, transparent PVC, and stitched fabric were used in its construction, creating a visual effect that makes the structure appear to be made of metal.
Materials such as metallised lycra, transparent PVC, and stitched fabric were used in its construction, creating a visual effect that makes the structure appear to be made of metal.
