Hyundai and FIFA Museum Open 'Legacies of Champions' Exhibition at Rockefeller Center for 2026 World Cup
Hyundai Motor partners with the FIFA Museum to present a free immersive exhibition showcasing football history at Rockefeller Center during the 2026 World Cup.
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What Happened
The FIFA Museum, presented by Hyundai Motor, brings the 'Legacies of Champions' exhibition to Rockefeller Center in New York City. The free exhibition, open from June 11 to July 19, 2026, features original objects from every FIFA World Cup since 1930, including jerseys from all 48 participating teams of the 2026 tournament, the historic Jules Rimet Trophy, and immersive installations like 'The Final' and 'The Wall of Champions'.
Exhibition opens at Rockefeller Center
Outdoor fan zone opens on North Plaza
Exhibition and fan zone close
“Having partnered with the FIFA World Cup since 1999, Hyundai Motor Company has grown alongside the tournament... 'Legacies of Champions' reflects that shared belief, honoring the tournament’s rich history while looking toward its future.”
“We are very grateful to our long-standing partnership with Hyundai... the FIFA Museum will be a cultural highlight in New York New Jersey during the FIFA World Cup 2026.”
Why this matters
This exhibition highlights Hyundai's long-standing sponsorship of the FIFA World Cup and its commitment to fan engagement through innovation, including robotics.
Terms in This Story
- Jules Rimet Trophy
- The original FIFA World Cup trophy awarded from 1930 to 1970.
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