“The San Diego, Calif. area is a major soccer hotbed in the United States, but will not be hosting any 2026 World Cup matches due to its lack of an NFL stadium. But that’s not stopping nearby Legoland California from getting in on the action! The amusement park in nearby Carlsbad, Calif., run by and themed after the famed Danish toy company, will provide several World Cup experiences from June 11-19. Visitors can play soccer mini-games and challenges against Lego minifigures, meet soccer legends like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in life-size Lego brick form, design custom World Cup jerseys and even get the chance to lift the Lego version of the World Cup trophy! The experience will also be available at Legoland resorts in Florida, New York, the UK and Germany. …”
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FIFA® World Cup 2026 Experience