May 14 (UPI) — The Massachusetts Port Authority announced it will celebrate the FIFA World Cup by constructing the world’s largest soccer ball.
Massport said the ball is planned to have a diameter of 45 feet, enough to take the Guinness World Record for the largest soccer ball from Qatar’s Doha Bank, which unveiled a ball with a diameter of 39 feet and 11.8 inches in 2013.
The ball will be installed at at Piers Park II in East Boston from June 12-18. A special community day event will be held at the location on June 13.
The record attempt celebrates the World Cup games that will be played at Boston Stadium in Foxborough in June and July.
“We’re proud to welcome the world to Boston as Massachusetts prepares to host the FIFA World Cup matches and showcase the unique attractions and welcoming communities that make our state such a special place to visit,” Massport CEO Rich Davey said in a news release. “Bringing this iconic display to East Boston gives people the opportunity to come together, enjoy the neighborhood’s vibrant waterfront and skyline views, and share in the excitement of the FIFA World Cup.”
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