Free exhibition on the Football World Cup in New York

Published on May 12, 2026 by Didier Forray

If you love football, here is an exhibition not to be missed in New York during the World Cup. Head to Rockefeller Center.

The exhibition showcases at the FIFA Museum in New York

Immerse yourself in the history of the FIFA World Cup

• From June 11 to July 19, 2026, the Rockefeller Center in New York hosts the exhibition “Legacies of Champions”, the legacy of champions in French. This exhibition invites you to relive the great moments of the FIFA World Cup.
• The different showcases go back in time, starting with the very first edition of the FIFA World Cup in 1930 in Uruguay. A competition won by Uruguay, the first country to lift the trophy.
• The exhibition presents many authentic objects, like relics of football history. You will see the jerseys of legendary players and posters from different editions of the World Cup.
• The museum also offers immersive experiences, including “The Final”. This spectacular cinematic installation immerses you in the suspense of a World Cup final. Further on, the “Wall of Champions” pays tribute to all the players who have lifted the prestigious trophy. You will recognize Brazilian legends Pelé and Ronaldo, French players Zinédine Zidane and Kylian Mbappé, as well as Argentineans Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi.
• The exhibition also presents the jerseys of the 48 teams participating in the 2026 World Cup in New York. Another exceptional piece presented in New York: the Jules Rimet trophy, awarded to the winners between 1930 and 1970. FIFA specifies that “on certain days, the public will also be able to admire the trophy that will be awarded to the team crowned during the 2026 FIFA World Cup”. The dates, however, are not communicated in advance, for security reasons.

Practical information

• Address: The exhibition “Legacies of Champions” awaits you at the FIFA Museum, the FIFA temporary museum on the North Plaza of Rockefeller Center. Rockefeller Center is located in the heart of the Midtown district, between Fifth Avenue and 6th Avenue, at 49th Street.
• Opening dates: The FIFA World Cup Museum is open from June 11 to July 19, 2026, the final day of the competition. It will then permanently close its doors.
• Subway: 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr (B, D, F, and M lines).
• Entrance fee: Entrance to the exhibition is free.