The Texan Golden Boot sculpture, crafted from locally sourced reclaimed metal, will soon stand as a permanent World Cup legacy in Arlington.

ARLINGTON, Texas — The North Texas FWC Organizing Committee unveiled Thursday renderings of the “Texan Golden Boot” sculpture, a permanent public art landmark to be erected in the Arlington Entertainment District prior to the World Cup. It also announced an accompanying “Buy a Brick” campaign, where fans can purchase a piece of history.

The Texan Golden Boot will be forged from locally sourced reclaimed metal and created by internationally recognized sculptor Steve Ekpenisi and curated and produced by Street Art for Mankind, officials said. The piece will honor North Texas’ legacy in this World Cup cycle and the legacy the tournament leaves for future generations. 

Here is a look at what the sculpture will look like: 



Anyone can also “buy a brick” to take part in the World Cup legacy by purchasing engraved bricks ranging from $500 to $5,000. Each donor’s name will be featured on a brick placed around the Texan Golden Boot sculpture, ensuring their contribution remains permanently connected to a piece of history honoring the World Cup event.

“Major contributors” who donate $50,000 or more will receive permanent recognition on the base of the sculpture, celebrating the organizations, foundations and individuals who helped make the legacy project possible, officials said.

“This is how North Texas turns a global moment into something permanent,” said Monica Paul, President of the North Texas FWC Organizing Committee. “The Golden Boot creates a physical place where leadership and community come together. When the World Cup leaves, this legacy will remain and tell the story of a region that invested in its people and its future.”

In Thursday’s event, North Texas FWC Organizing Committee announced the North Texas Sports Foundation, which will steward all funds raised through the Texan Golden Boot and Buy a Brick Campaign to invest in initiatives focused on long-term community impact, sustainability and ethical development.

According to the North Texas FWC Organizing Committee, the North Texas Sports Foundation World Cup Legacy investments will support:

Youth access to sport, including mini-pitches and inflatable soccer fields in under-resourced communities, delivered with safety and inclusion at the coreHealthy public spaces, through park cleanups, tree planting, and outdoor activationCommunity art and placemaking, including murals and public art that reflect neighborhood identity and prideEducation rooted in values, embedding human rights education and ethical sportsmanship into sport-based programmingTicket access for community benefit, including the distribution of World Cup–related tickets and experiences to local nonprofit organizations, ensuring youth and families can directly experience the event they helped make possible

“This summer, the eyes of the world will be on North Texas, and it is a profound honor to welcome the global community to Arlington. While the tournament brings us together for a moment, the Texan Golden Boot ensures that its spirit remains a permanent part of our landscape. Public art does more than beautify a space; it reflects who we are,” Arlington Jim Ross said. “And by supporting the Buy a Brick campaign and the North Texas Sports Foundation, you aren’t just commemorating the World Cup. You are investing in the very things that make our region a great place to live – vibrant open spaces, a thriving arts scene, and safe, accessible sports opportunities for our youth.”


The Texan Golden Boot will become a key photo opportunity for visiting World Cup fans and locals, alike. The final location and sculpture unveiling date are to be determined.