Spain lifted their second FIFA World Cup recently, and the celebrations are far from over—and they’re not just happening in Spain. Italian land artist Dario Gambarin has created a massive artwork in a wheat field to honour the world champions, and the stunning tribute is nothing short of a masterpiece.
Italian Artist Celebrates Spain’s FIFA World Cup Victory
Campo se convierte en un homenaje a España tras ganar el Mundial
Un artista italiano especializado en ‘land art’ ha convertido un campo en un enorme lienzo, donde ha formado con un tractor la imagen de la Copa del Mundo. pic.twitter.com/UFd6JmhbZ3
— Sepa Más (@Sepa_mass) July 21, 2026
Meet Dario Gambarin, the Italian land artist making headlines for creating a massive image of the FIFA World Cup 2026 trophy in a wheat field near Verona. Using only a tractor, plough and rotary harrow, Gambarin carved the intricate artwork into the field, with the word ‘Espana’ etched beneath the trophy. Drone footage of the creation has since gone viral.
According to Storyful, the artwork was designed to be viewed from above and was created entirely using agricultural equipment. Gambarin said the piece symbolises the true spirit of international sport, where nations come together to compete while respecting one another and the rules of the game.
He added that sporting rivalries should end with mutual respect, highlighting that handshakes and hugs between opponents matter more than the final result.
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Previous Artworks That Stole The Spotlight
The FIFA World Cup tribute is just one of Dario Gambarin’s many large-scale land artworks. Over the years, the Italian artist has transformed fields into giant canvases, using only a tractor and plough to create portraits of world leaders, cultural icons and historic moments.
To mark the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing, Gambarin created a massive portrait of astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first person to walk on the lunar surface. His portfolio also includes striking land artworks featuring figures such as Barack Obama, John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela, Kim Jong Un, Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump, and Pope Francis.
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FAQs
Who is Dario Gambarin?
Dario Gambarin is an Italian land artist known for creating massive artworks in fields using a tractor, plough and other farming equipment.
What artwork did Dario Gambarin create to celebrate Spain's FIFA World Cup win?
He created a giant image of the FIFA World Cup trophy in a wheat field near Verona, with the word "Espana" carved beneath it to honour Spain's victory.
How did Dario Gambarin create the artwork?
Gambarin used only a tractor, plough and rotary harrow to carve the artwork into the field. The design was created to be viewed from above.
