TEXAN GOLDEN BOOT

JOIN THE LEGACY

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 brick plaza.

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 and curated by Street Art for Mankind. 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 brick plaza 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 inscribing 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 proceeds raised through the Texan Golden Boot Plaza campaign are stewarded by the North Texas Sports Foundation.

***All images are for representation only and are not an exact reflection of the completed plaza or individual bricks. All materials subject to change based on final architectural design.

be part of the legacy

Forged from locally sourced 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.

❋ Sustainable Design with Lasting Impact

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.

❋ Inspired by the Highest Honor

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.

❋ A Community Built Around the Game

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Any letter, number, symbol or punctuation mark found on a standard English keyboard can be engraved. Messages containing websites, phone numbers, social media handles, and/or manifestos are not permitted. Discriminatory, political, offensive or unsuitable messages as determined by North Texas FWC Organizing Committee and/or North Texas Sports Foundation. NTFWCOC and NTXSF reserve the right to decline inscriptions for any reason. Should your inscription require revision, your order will be placed on hold and you will be contacted for assistance in submitting an alternative inscription.

  • All text will be centered and engraved in UPPERCASE, except if requested for proper name formatting (i.e., McKENZIE, DeBOUR, etc.).

  • 4” x 8” bricks can be engraved with one to three (1-3) lines of text with up to sixteen (16) characters per line. 8” x 8” bricks can be engraved with one to six (1-6) lines of text with up to sixteen (16) characters per line. 12” x 12” bricks can be engraved with one to six (1-6) lines of text with up to twenty (20) characters per line.

  • Changes may be made to your order within 1 business day of receipt of your order confirmation, after which your order may be scheduled for production and changes may not be possible.

  • All bricks will be installed at the Texan Golden Boot Plaza in the Arlington Entertainment District.

  • The current installation timeline is subject to the overall construction timeline of the Texan Golden Boot. All bricks ordered prior to June 1, 2026 will be installed in Summer 2026. Any bricks ordered after that date will be installed at a later time.