World Cup Trophy Craft for Kids — Easy DIY Ideas (2026)
The FIFA World Cup Final is on July 19, 2026 — just days away!
Every kid watching wants to hold that iconic golden trophy. Now they can make their very own!
These easy World Cup trophy crafts use simple supplies you already have at home — cardboard, foil, paint, and a little bit of gold glitter. No special tools needed. Just pure World Cup excitement! 🏆⚽
What You'll Need (General Supplies)
Most crafts below use these basic supplies:
- Cardboard or cardstock
- Gold or yellow paint
- Aluminum foil
- Scissors and glue
- Green paint or green paper (for the base)
- Gold glitter (optional but amazing!)
- Black marker for details
5 Easy World Cup Trophy Crafts for Kids
🏆 Craft 1 — Cardboard Trophy
Best for: Ages 4 and up | Time: 25 minutes
The most popular trophy craft online right now — and the easiest to make at home with zero special supplies.
You’ll need:
- Thick cardboard or cereal box cardboard
- Gold or yellow paint
- Green paint
- Scissors
- Glue or tape
- Black marker
Steps:
- Draw a simple trophy shape on cardboard — wide cup at top, thin stem in middle, wide base at bottom. Use our free template below if needed!
- Cut out TWO identical trophy shapes.
- Slot them together at right angles so the trophy stands up on its own — no glue needed for this part!
- Paint the entire trophy gold or yellow. Let dry completely — about 20 minutes.
- Paint the base green to match the real FIFA trophy.
- Use black marker to write “WORLD CUP 2026 🏆” across the front.
- Add gold glitter while paint is still slightly wet for extra sparkle! ✨
💡 Tip: Cut the slot halfway down on one piece from the top, and halfway up on the other from the bottom — they interlock perfectly and the trophy stands on its own!
🏆 Craft 2 — Foil Wrapped Trophy
Best for: Ages 3 and up | Time: 20 minutes
The shiniest trophy on the list — kids go crazy for how realistic this one looks when the foil catches the light!
You’ll need:
- Cardboard trophy shape (cut from cereal box)
- Aluminum kitchen foil
- Glue stick
- Green paper or green paint for base
- Black marker
Steps:
- Cut a simple trophy shape from cardboard.
- Cover one side completely with glue stick.
- Press aluminum foil firmly onto the glued side — smooth out wrinkles as much as possible.
- Fold foil over the edges and glue down on the back.
- Cut a strip of green paper and glue to the base.
- Write “FIFA World Cup 2026” with black marker on the front.
- Hold it up — it glitters just like the real thing! ✨
💡 Best for toddlers: This is the easiest craft for very young kids — no painting, no drying time, instant results. Toddlers love pressing the foil down and seeing it shine!
🏆 Craft 3 — Paper Cup Trophy
Best for: Ages 3 and up | Time: 15 minutes
The quickest craft on the list — only 15 minutes from start to finish. Perfect for a World Cup watch party where you need to make 10+ trophies fast!
You’ll need:
- 1 paper or plastic cup (per child)
- Gold or yellow paint OR gold spray paint (adult use)
- Green paper strip
- Black marker
- Pipe cleaners or cardstock for handles (optional)
Steps:
- Paint the cup gold all over. Let dry.
- Cut two small handles from cardstock and glue to each side of the cup — or bend pipe cleaners into handle shapes and tape on.
- Cut a strip of green paper and glue around the base rim.
- Write “World Cup 2026 Champion 🏆” on the front.
- Optional — add star stickers around the cup for decoration.
💡 Watch party tip: Make one for every child at your World Cup Final party on July 19. Award it to the kid who predicted the correct winner! Best party moment ever.
🏆 Craft 4 — Toilet Roll Trophy
Best for: Ages 5 and up | Time: 20 minutes
A brilliant upcycling craft — the toilet roll becomes the trophy stem and the base all in one!
You’ll need:
- 1 empty toilet paper roll
- Yellow or gold cardstock
- Gold paint
- Scissors and glue
- Green paper strip
- Black marker
Steps:
- Paint the toilet roll gold. Let dry completely.
- Cut a trophy cup shape from gold cardstock — wide U shape with two handles on each side.
- Glue the cup shape to the TOP of the toilet roll.
- Cut a wide base shape from gold cardstock and glue to the BOTTOM of the toilet roll.
- Wrap a strip of green paper around the base.
- Write “🏆 FIFA 2026” on the front with black marker.
- Stand it upright — it looks incredible!
💡 Classroom tip: This craft works perfectly for groups. Every child makes their own trophy and writes their favorite team’s name on it. Display them all on a shelf as a World Cup Final classroom decoration!
🏆 Craft 5 — "My Team Won" Trophy Card
Best for: Ages 4 and up | Time: 15 minutes
The most unique craft on this list — and the one kids will keep forever.
Not a 3D trophy but a flat trophy card — kids fill it in on July 19 during the Final and keep it as a World Cup 2026 memory!
You’ll need:
- White cardstock
- Gold and green markers or crayons
- Black pen for writing
What’s on the card:
- Large trophy outline to color gold
- Space to write: “The 2026 World Cup Winner is ___”
- Space to write: “I predicted ___ would win”
- Space to write: “My favorite player was ___”
- Space to write: “I watched the final with ___”
- Date: July 19, 2026
Steps:
- Download and print the free trophy card template below.
- Kids color the trophy outline gold and decorate the border.
- Fill in all the sections during or after the Final on July 19.
- Sign and date the bottom.
- Keep it forever — it’s a World Cup 2026 memory card!
💡 Why this craft matters: The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the first ever with 48 teams, hosted across three countries, with the biggest prize money in history at $871 million. This Final on July 19 is a once-in-a-generation sporting event. This little card captures exactly where your child was and who they were cheering for — a keepsake they’ll treasure for years. 🏆
Tips for World Cup Trophy Craft Time
- Use gold spray paint (adults only) for the most realistic trophy finish — much better than brush painting
- Make trophies BEFORE the Final — ready to award to the child who predicted the correct winner!
- Write the year on every trophy — July 19, 2026 makes every craft a World Cup keepsake
- Display all trophies on a shelf during the Final — kids love seeing their creations as decorations
- Award the real winner — after the Final, award one special trophy to whoever guessed correctly! 🥇
Free World Cup Trophy Printable Template
Want a ready-made trophy outline to cut out?
👉 DOWNLOAD FREE TROPHY TEMPLATE — PRINT & CUT
Includes:
- ✅ Trophy outline for Craft 1 (cardboard version)
- ✅ Trophy card template for Craft 5
- ✅ A4 and US Letter sizes included
- ✅ No sign-up needed — just download and print!
More World Cup 2026 Crafts & Printables
The Final is July 19 — keep the World Cup fun going!
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the World Cup 2026 Final? The FIFA World Cup 2026 Final is on July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA — just outside New York City.
What age are these trophy crafts for? All 5 crafts suit different ages:
- Ages 3+ → Foil trophy, paper cup trophy
- Ages 4+ → Cardboard trophy, trophy card
- Ages 5+ → Toilet roll trophy
How long do these crafts take? Between 15–25 minutes each. All are designed for busy parents and teachers — quick setup, quick cleanup!
Do I need special supplies? No! Every craft uses basic supplies — cardboard, foil, paint, toilet rolls, and markers. All found at home or at any dollar store.
Which craft looks most like the real FIFA trophy? The foil wrapped trophy (Craft 2) looks the most realistic — the aluminum foil catches the light and shines just like the real golden trophy!
Can I use these at a school or summer camp? Absolutely! The paper cup trophy and toilet roll trophy are especially good for groups — quick to make, low cost, and every child gets their own trophy to take home!
How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup Final? Two teams compete in the Final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium. The 2026 World Cup features a record 48 teams — the biggest tournament in World Cup history!
Want more? Check these out: 👉 Free World Cup 2026 Coloring Pages — Print Today 👉 Easy 4th of July Crafts — America 250 Edition 👉 Free Back to School Printables 2026 — All Grades
Happy World Cup Final week from CraftifyBud! 🏆⚽🎉
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