Historic jerseys, iconic match balls, and FIFA trophy replicas go on display at Shopping Metropolitano Barra from April 1 to May 15, free admission.
The Expo Lendas do Futebol (Legends of Football Expo) turns the first floor of Shopping Metropolitano Barra, in Rio de Janeiro’s Southwestern Zone, into a living museum of World Cup history. The exhibition runs from April 1 to May 15 and is completely free to visit.
Decades of the beautiful game on display
At the heart of the expo is a timeline of official World Cup match balls dating back to 1970. From the iconic Telstar, debuted in Mexico in 1970, to the Al Rihla used in Qatar in 2022, each ball represents a distinct chapter in football history. Standout pieces include the Azteca (1986), the Jabulani (2010), and the Brazuca (2014).
Alongside the balls, a broad collection of national team jerseys spans continents and generations. Countries represented include Brazil, Argentina, France, Germany, Spain, Japan, Belgium, the Netherlands, Morocco, Senegal, Uruguay, the United States, Egypt, South Korea, Australia, Ivory Coast, and New Zealand.
Two trophies that shaped football history
Visitors will also get a close look at replicas of football’s two most legendary trophies: the Jules Rimet Trophy, awarded to World Cup champions from 1930 to 1970, and the FIFA World Cup Trophy, the sport’s ultimate symbol ever since.
“The Expo Lendas do Futebol is an opportunity to bring different generations together around a passion that transcends time. We want the public to relive memorable World Cup moments and use the exhibition as a gathering point to celebrate football.”
Aline Piubel, Marketing Manager, Shopping Metropolitano Barra
A hub for sticker collectors
Beyond the displays, the expo includes a dedicated area for football sticker album trading, bringing fans of all ages together. After the exhibition wraps up in May, the trading corner will remain open through July, aligning with the end of the World Cup calendar.
Event Info
- Event: Expo Lendas do Futebol (Legends of Football Expo)
- Venue: Shopping Metropolitano Barra – 1st floor, near Centauro – Av. Embaixador Abelardo Bueno, 1300 – Barra Olímpica, Rio de Janeiro – RJ
- Exhibition dates: April 1 to May 15
- Hours (Monday–Saturday): 10 AM to 10 PM
- Hours (Sundays and holidays): 1 PM to 9 PM
- Sticker trading: Continues after the exhibition, through July
- Admission: Free
- Phone: +55 (21) 3095-9044
