One of the most coveted and prestigious sporting trophies across the globe, the FIFA World Cup recently landed in Delhi. The original FIFA World Cup trophy, made of 18-carat solid gold, weighing 6.175 kg, features two human figures holding the globe above them arrived in Delhi on January 10.
Following its showcase at Kolkata in 2013, the trophy has now returned to India after nearly 12 years. The trophy is in India on a three-day tour as part of the official global trophy tour ahead of the 2026 tournament.
FIFA Global trophy tour: India leg details
During the India leg of the global trophy tour, the original FIFA World Cup will be transported to different cities and venues across India as a part of FIFA showcase events.
During its three-day India tour, the trophy will be in Delhi for two days (January 11 and 12) before being taken to Guwahati in Assam on January 13.
The original trophy was unveiled at a ceremony in Delhi earlier today (January 10). The trophy’s unveiling was done by Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya in the presence of former Brazilian World Cup-winning player and FIFA legend Gilberto D’Silva.
During its global journey, the trophy is set to visit 30 FIFA member associations (countries) across 75 stops and over 150 tour days, offering fans an incredible opportunity to experience the thrill and connection of football.
Coca-Cola on India Tour
At the unveiling ceremony, Mandaviya said the visit would inspire India’s youth to engage more deeply with football, adding that sports has become a national priority under Narendra Modi, supported by initiatives such as Khelo India and the Fit India Movement.
Following the unveiling of the trophy, the President of Coca-Cola India, Sanket Ray echoed Mandaviya’s sentiment and said sports have emerged as a very strong, powerful pillar of national building.
“The reason is closely aligned with Vikshit Bharat 2047, where young India are empowered to lead, compete and excel on the world stage. Coca-Cola’s association with the FIFA World Cup brings this national focus on sports and youth association to life,” he added.
The FIFA World Cup trophy was first brought to the country in 2011 ahead of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, with New Delhi as its opening stop, followed by Mumbai and Kolkata. The previous visit, also organised by Coca-Cola, was aimed at promoting football in emerging markets and tapping India’s large youth base.