World Cup fever takes over Shanghai's East Nanjing Road

The East Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street in Shanghai has been taken over by FIFA World Cup fever with a themed block transforming the area into a vibrant celebration for football enthusiasts and curious passersby.

A giant Trionda, the official match ball of the FIFA World Cup 2026, stands at the center of Century Square as a major visual highlight. Its name can be translated from Spanish as "three waves", which celebrates the fact that three host countries  —  Canada, Mexico and the US —  are uniting to stage the event for the first time.

A giant Trionda ball stands at the center of Century Square as a major visual highlight. [Photo/WeChat ID: shhuangpu]

Home and away jerseys from various national teams are also on display at the block, capturing the rich and diverse spirit of world football at a glance.

Visitors can assume social-media-ready poses against a striking blue-and-yellow feature wall, while also enjoying street football experiences and jersey customization services.

Visitors can head to the block for street football experiences. [Photo/WeChat ID: shhuangpu]