The FIFA World Cup trophy will be transported to ​the New York-New Jersey stadium in a ‌bespoke Louis Vuitton trunk, with the French ​luxury fashion house once again ⁠entrusted with designing the carry case for the most coveted prize in soccer.

    The trunk features a ‌golden V for “Victory” - and “Vuitton” - across the front, with the brand’s recognisable monogram ‌pattern and gold-plated brass corner protectors.

    The ‌interior ⁠is lined with beige leather and ⁠features a patch commemorating the partnership between Louis Vuitton and FIFA.

    It is the fifth successive occasion in which ​the French company ‌has designed a trunk for the trophy, following those used at the 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022 tournaments.

    “For over a ‌decade, Louis Vuitton and FIFA have shared ​an unwavering commitment to excellence, bound by a shared belief in ⁠sport’s power to inspire and bring people together,” Louis Vuitton CEO and Chairman Pietro Beccari ‌said in a statement.

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    Luxury brands have long staked out their territory in professional sport, with Tiffany & Co. crafting the prize awarded to the Super Bowl champion -- now known as the Vince Lombardi Trophy -- since ‌the first edition in 1967.

    Louis Vuitton also crafts bespoke ​luxury trophy trunks for major Grand Prix circuits under a 10-year deal ⁠with Formula One.

    But there is only one trophy ⁠for the quadrennial global showpiece - the prize typically resides at the FIFA ‌Museum in Zurich - making the chance to design its bespoke luggage a particular ​honour.

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    Published on Jul 16, 2026

    Published on 16 July 2026 by sportstar

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