Google kicks off World Cup hype with new ‘Chrome Dino FC’ Android figure [Gallery]

To celebrate the World Cup 2026, Google has quietly dropped a clever new limited-edition “Chrome Dino FC” Android figurine on its merchandise store. But depending on where you live, scoring this one might require some serious legwork.

Available now for £30 plus shipping, the “Android Figurine x Chrome Dino FC” is the latest variation of the standard 3-inch vinyl “The Bot” mascot that Google reinvigorated a couple of years ago. However, rather than arriving standalone, this special vinyl release drops as the flagship piece of a wider, football-themed capsule collection called “Chrome Dino FC.”

This entire tournament lineup leans heavily into a retro football club aesthetic – that’s “soccer” for my American friends. Alongside the flagship Android figurine, Google’s new capsule collection includes a classic-cut jersey for £48, a matching fan scarf for £36, and even a size 5 Chrome Dino FC football for £27.

As you probably…