TEXAN GOLDEN BOOT

Buy a Brick

North Texas FWC Organizing Committee and North Texas Sports Foundation unveiled a flagship community initiative designed to transform a historic global moment into lasting public benefit: the Texan Golden Boot sculpture and the accompanying Buy a Brick campaign.

The Texan Golden Boot will be located in Arlington Entertainment District and will serve as a permanent public art landmark forged from locally sourced reclaimed metal, created by internationally recognized sculptor Steve Ekpenisi. The sculpture fuses fútbol’s iconic Golden Boot with the Texas Spur, symbolizing the connection between the global sport and Texas heritage.

Together, the sculpture and Buy a Brick campaign create a rare opportunity for the entire community—from families to global brands—to help build a permanent symbol of this historic World Cup moment, while directly funding long-term legacy programs across North Texas communities. Each donor contributing $500-$5,000 will have the honor of having their name on individual bricks that will surround the sculpture.

North Texas Sports Foundation is the Official Dallas World Cup 2026 Legacy Supporter established to leverage the FIFA World Cup 2026™ for creating long-term, positive regional impact for sports-driven community transformation. All funds raised through the Texan Golden Boot and Buy a Brick Campaign are stewarded by the North Texas Sports Foundation.

BUY A BRICK CAMPAIGN

❋ Sustainable Design with Lasting Impact

Forged from locally sourced reclaimed metal, the Texan Golden Boot is a sustainable public art landmark that reduces environmental impact while transforming repurposed materials into a lasting symbol of sport and Texas heritage.

❋ Inspired by the Highest Honor

The sculpture is called the Texan Golden Boot in recognition of the FIFA Golden Boot, one of the tournament’s most prestigious awards, presented to the top goal scorer at the FIFA World Cup.

❋ A Community Built Around the Game

Surrounding the sculpture, a plaza of engraved bricks will honor individuals and organizations who share a passion for the game of fútbol and a commitment to supporting and strengthening their community.

meet the sculptor

Created by international artist Steve Ekpenisi, world-renowned for his monumental works crafted from reclaimed metal, the sculpture will be fabricated from Texas-sourced metal. It stands as a tribute to craftsmanship, southern hospitality, and the spirit of North Texas—where everything is bigger!

The sculpture merges two powerful and iconic symbols: The Golden Boot, football’s oldest and most revered award since 1966—representing excellence, dedication, and global unity. The Texas spur, an emblem of frontier heritage, resilience, and the enduring spirit of the American West. Fused into a single monumental form, this “Texan Golden Boot” becomes a bridge between worlds: global sport and local heritage, international celebration and regional soul. It honors North Texas and the FIFA World Cup 2026™ as a place where tradition and ambition meet—where the world is welcomed while proudly affirming what makes Texas, Texas.