ISLAMABAD: Spain ended France’s World Cup dreams in the semi-finals, but when the champions lift the trophy on Sunday at MetLife Stadium, a piece of France will still be front and centre.
For the fifth time running, Louis Vuitton’s bespoke Trophy Trunk will escort football’s greatest prize onto the pitch, guaranteeing French elegance a starring role in the final act.
🏆🧳 La Copa del Mundo será transportada al estadio de la final en un baúl diseñado especialmente por Louis Vuitton, que será presentado antes del partido entre Argentina y España.
✨ El exclusivo cofre cuenta con el clásico diseño Monogram de la marca francesa, una “V” dorada… pic.twitter.com/bioo65s6b1
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It is a curious twist of fate. While Kylian Mbappé and his teammates watch from home, a masterpiece born in the historic Asnières-sur-Seine workshops will command the global spotlight. The gleaming Monogram canvas, the golden “V” motifs representing both “Victory” and “Vuitton,” the heritage brass fittings, all will be front and centre when the champions hoist the trophy amid a cascade of confetti and celebration.
A tradition that transcends the final whistle
Since 2010, Louis Vuitton has made the Trophy Trunk an integral part of World Cup tradition. South Africa, Brazil, Russia, Qatar, and now the United States, each tournament has seen the Parisian house deliver a personalised case that elevates the moment of triumph into an enduring work of art.
The 2026 edition, crafted with the same meticulous attention to detail that has defined the maison for over 160 years, continues this legacy with elegance and precision.
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“This trophy represents dedication, collective ambition, and the ultimate celebration of victory,” said Pietro Beccari, CEO and chairman of Louis Vuitton. “For this new edition, the Louis Vuitton Trophy Trunk accompanies the iconic moment when football’s greatest achievement is celebrated and history is made.”
French excellence, global applause
While Spain and Argentina prepare to battle for sporting immortality, French artistry will be immortalised in every photograph, every television broadcast, and every memory of the 2026 champions.
The trunk, with its light beige leather interior and signature lock inspired by designs from the 1860s, stands as a testament to the enduring power of craftsmanship, a domain where France remains unbeaten.
🏆✨ Louis Vuitton has unveiled its fifth consecutive FIFA World Cup trophy trunk, featuring a golden “V” for victory alongside the brand’s iconic monogram design.#LouisVuitton #FIFAWorldCup #Luxury pic.twitter.com/ulBshToe7X
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For the collectors and connoisseurs who admire such mastery, Louis Vuitton has also released a limited collection of three trunks inspired by the trophy holder, from watch cases to travel wardrobes, each available for customisation with the owner’s initials. But the true showpiece, the one that will grace the MetLife Stadium pitch, remains irreplaceable and priceless.
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Victory has a French accent
France’s World Cup campaign may have ended in disappointment, but their presence in the final is guaranteed. The nation may not have a team on the field, but they have an ambassador in the spotlight, a gleaming, golden-trimmed reminder that some victories transcend sport. When the referee blows the final whistle and history is made, French craftsmanship will be right there, sharing the moment with the champions.
For Les Bleus fans mourning the semi-final defeat, there is at least one consolation: the trophy trunk that carries the World Cup will always be French.
🏆✨ 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 | The FIFA World Cup trophy will be transported and presented in a special Louis Vuitton trunk for the final. pic.twitter.com/XEW5u8tOqV
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About LV
Louis Vuitton Malletier SAS, a storied French luxury fashion house, was founded in 1854 by its namesake artisan. The brand’s iconic LV monogram adorns a vast array of products, from exquisite bags and leather goods to ready-to-wear clothing, footwear, fragrances, timepieces, jewellery, accessories, sunglasses, and even books.
🏆✨ The World Cup trophy is getting a luxury ride. Louis Vuitton unveils its bespoke trunk for the 2026 tournament, featuring iconic monogram details, gold accents and a design fit for football’s biggest prize. ⚽#FIFAWorldCup #WorldCup2026 #LouisVuitton pic.twitter.com/Re4ediEO09
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As one of the world’s foremost fashion houses, Louis Vuitton reaches customers through its own boutiques, concessions in upscale department stores, and its online platform. In 1987, the company joined forces with Moët Hennessy to form LVMH, where it now operates as a subsidiary.
