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FIFA and Hyundai bring World Cup history to Rockefeller Center in New York
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FIFA and Hyundai bring World Cup history to Rockefeller Center in New York

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • FIFA and Hyundai have opened an exhibition titled 'Legacies of Champions' at New York's Rockefeller Center.
  • The exhibition showcases nearly a century of World Cup history, featuring historical artifacts like the Jules Rimet trophy.
  • FIFA President Gianni Infantino called New York the "capital of world football" during the opening.

New York City has become the "capital of world football" with the inauguration of the 'Legacies of Champions' exhibition at Rockefeller Center. Organized by FIFA and South Korean brand Hyundai, the display offers a journey through almost a century of World Cup history, featuring iconic pieces such as the original Jules Rimet trophy.

New York is the capital of world football.

— Gianni InfantinoFIFA President Gianni Infantino's statement on New York

The exhibition, open from June 11 to July 19, coincides with the 2026 World Cup co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. FIFA President Gianni Infantino highlighted that the show celebrates "96 years of World Cup history," nearly a thousand matches, and "hundreds of players who have marked the tournament's trajectory."

96 years of World Cup history, nearly a thousand matches played and hundreds of players who have marked the tournament's trajectory.

— Gianni InfantinoFIFA President Gianni Infantino describing the scope of the exhibition

Visitors can explore each World Cup edition since Uruguay 1930 through original objects, including historical equipment, balls, photo albums, and memorabilia from emblematic teams and players. Key attractions include a collection of jerseys from the 48 participating teams in the 2026 World Cup and the historic Jules Rimet trophy, used from 1930 to 1970. Infantino, accompanied by former players like Roberto Baggio, Christian Vieri, Marco Materazzi, Youri Djorkaeff, and George Weah, remarked, "When we see these jerseys and the different elements of this exhibition, we feel something special. That is the magic of football."

When we see these jerseys and the different elements of this exhibition, we feel something special. That is the magic of football.

— Gianni InfantinoFIFA President Gianni Infantino on the emotional impact of the exhibition

FIFA anticipates the 2026 World Cup will attract around seven million fans to stadiums and reach a global audience of approximately six billion viewers. Hyundai's Executive Vice President and Global Marketing Director, Sungwon Jee, stated the exhibition aims to connect new generations with football's history, believing these moments "inspire from one generation to the next." Hyundai will also host a fan zone at Rockefeller Center Plaza from July 6 to July 19.

We believe that these moments do not disappear, they inspire from one generation to the next. That is the true power of football.

— Sungwon JeeHyundai's Executive Vice President and Global Marketing Director on the exhibition's purpose
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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