FIFA World Cup Trophy in India After 12 Years
The original 18-carat gold FIFA World Cup 2026 trophy weighs 6.175 kg and is touring India to promote football and national sports initiatives, organizers said.
- On January 10, Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya and Gilberto D'silva unveiled the FIFA World Cup 2026 trophy in New Delhi, beginning a three-day India tour.
- FIFA's India visit aims to engage fans ahead of the 2026 edition, aligning with Fit India Movement and Khelo India while Coca-Cola organises the tour as official World Cup partner.
- The trophy, made of 18-carat solid gold weighing 6.175 kg, features two human figures holding a globe, and will visit 30 FIFA member associations over 75 stops.
- Mansukh Mandaviya said the visit will encourage youth toward football and inspire the next generation of players, while Gilberto D'silva added it will motivate youngsters to play more.
- Ahead of the tournament, the tour builds momentum for the FIFA World Cup 2026, which kicks off on June 11 and features a new format of 12 groups of four teams.
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