The costume stood out because of its scale and detail. The report says the replica measured about 2.1 metres and recreated the golden human figures supporting the globe on the official trophy.
Owin’s mother, Carrol Chang, reportedly spent 16 hours building it from a gold outfit, painted details, aluminium foil, an inflatable globe and a hiking backpack. Moving the costume to Manhattan required two large vehicles, while its size made escalators and crowded walkways difficult to navigate.
That effort translated into visibility. At the event, supporters reportedly stopped for photographs and videos before voting opened for 24 hours. In a public contest, the costume’s immediate impact became its strongest campaign.
The report says Owin watched almost all of Spain’s 1-0 victory over Argentina while still wearing the trophy. After spending much of the afternoon with his arms raised, he joked that he might not be able to use them for years.
He still celebrated Spain’s goal and continued waving to the crowd. That detail gives the story its football identity: the costume was not simply a novelty, but part of a fan experience built around the game.
The reported prize is a sizeable sporting itinerary for 2027, including tickets and travel for major events such as the Super Bowl, UFC, WWE SummerSlam and home openers involving New York teams. Owin is also expected to receive a valuable two-tone gold pendant with diamonds.
The next storyline may belong to his family. Chang reportedly hopes the replica catches ’s attention ahead of next year’s Women’s World Cup, with a plan to dress Owin’s younger brother as the women’s trophy.