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World Cup Trophy set to tour Canada in April, May ahead of summer soccer showcase
The tour will visit seven cities with interactive activities and FIFA legends, as part of a global event seen by over four million fans worldwide, FIFA said.
- FIFA and Coca‑Cola set the Canadian itinerary beginning in Vancouver April 9-11, then Calgary April 12, Winnipeg April 13, and Toronto, Nathan Phillips Square on May 25-26; fans can register for free tickets starting Jan. 29, 10 a.m. ET on Coca‑Cola's website.
- The 75-stop tour kicked off Jan. 3 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and has engaged more than four million fans across more than 182 locations, with Coca‑Cola as presenting sponsor.
- Made of 18-karat solid gold, the original FIFA World Cup Trophy stands 14.5 inches tall, weighs 13.6 pounds, and fans can enjoy Coca‑Cola fan activations, interactive soccer challenges, and appearances by FIFA legends.
- Tickets open Thursday at 10 a.m. ET for the free, limited slots, inviting Canadian fans to immerse themselves in the original trophy's arrival before the 48-team tournament runs June 11 to July 19.
- Visiting 30 FIFA member associations across 75 stops, the tour pauses after Winnipeg for U.S. and Mexico stops, then resumes May 22 in Montreal before Halifax, Ottawa, and Toronto.
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