Football origami and paper crafts
Fold your own soccer ball, World Cup trophy and team jerseys at home
See the craftsStep-by-step football crafts
Each of these has a video and step-by-step pictures, so you can fold or draw along at your own speed.
Step pictures from Sun 8 NovOrigami soccer ball20 white hexagons and 12 black pentagons make a real round ball.
Step pictures from Mon 9 NovPaper World Cup trophyOne square of yellow paper, no glue, with the famous twist.
Step pictures from Mon 9 NovPaper Brazil jerseyA football shirt from one sheet. Every team is folded the same way.
Step pictures from Tue 10 NovHaaland paper doll that movesDraw, colour and pin him together, or trace him in the app.Football video tutorials
Full tutorial · 6 minHow to make a paper World Cup trophy (3D origami tutorial)
Full tutorial · 7 minHow to make an origami soccer ball (easy 3D football tutorial)Football shorts
Quick one-minute football crafts from the channel.
ShortI made the World Cup trophy out of paper!
ShortFootball player paper doll that really moves
ShortI made a paper Brazil jersey!
ShortOrigami soccer ball: 3D paper football (short)
ShortEasy origami Italy football jersey
ShortPaper soccer ball for the World CupFootball crafts for kids and fans
Football is the world's favourite game, and every World Cup fills homes and schools with flags, shirts and match nights. These paper football crafts bring that feeling to the table: fold an origami soccer ball from 32 pieces, a golden World Cup trophy from one square, the jersey of your favourite team, or a paper doll of a football star whose arms and legs really move.
They make great decorations for a match night or a football birthday party, little gifts for football fans, and a fun school project. Kids can make it with the help of their parents. You can teach your child together: watch the video, follow the step-by-step pictures and fold side by side.
Questions
What football crafts can I make from paper?
An origami soccer ball, a paper World Cup trophy, football jerseys of your favourite team, a paper doll of a football player that moves, and more. Every craft on this page has a video, and many have step-by-step pictures.
Which one is the easiest?
The paper jersey is the easiest: one sheet of paper and a few folds. The soccer ball is the biggest project, with 32 pieces.
Can I make the jersey of my own team?
Yes. All the shirts are folded the same way. Use paper in your team's colours and draw your own badge and number.
Are these crafts good for kids?
Yes. They are simple, family-friendly crafts. Kids can make them with the help of their parents.