FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour Continues African Journey with Abidjan Stop

FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour Continues African Journey with Abidjan Stop

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The FIFA World Cup Original Trophy is set to arrive in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, continuing its global journey after completing high-profile appearances in Cairo, Johannesburg and Cape Town as part of the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola.

The African leg of the tour began in Cairo, Egypt, on January 4 and 5, 2026, marking the first stop on the continent. The two-day activation drew football fans and key stakeholders from across North Africa, offering a rare opportunity to engage with the most coveted prize in world football and setting the tone for the tour’s presence in Africa.

From Egypt, the trophy travelled south to South Africa for a symbolic two-city visit at the end of January and beginning of February. On Saturday, January 31, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa officially received the FIFA World Cup™ Trophy at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, in a ceremony that underscored the country’s enduring connection to the global game.

South Africa’s football history is marked by major milestones, including its first FIFA World Cup qualification in 1998 and hosting the landmark 2010 tournament — the first World Cup staged on African soil. After a 16-year absence, the national team has once again qualified for the FIFA World Cup™, and the trophy’s arrival was widely viewed as a symbol of pride, renewal and renewed ambition.

The South African leg of the tour concluded on Sunday, February 1, with a fan-focused activation at Battery Park, V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. The event, which ran from 10am to 6pm, attracted overwhelming interest, with tickets reaching full capacity ahead of time. Supporters were given a rare chance to see the original FIFA World Cup™ Trophy up close, highlighting the country’s deep-rooted passion for football.

Organisers described the South African visit as more than a routine tour stop, characterising it as a homecoming that reconnected the trophy with a nation that has played a defining role in football history, while inspiring a new generation ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026

With Cairo, Johannesburg and Cape Town now complete, the FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour moves next to Abidjan on Tuesday, February 3. The journey will then continue across Europe, Africa and Central America in the coming days.

Further stops on the itinerary include Casablanca on February 4, Porto on February 6, Madrid on February 7, Algiers on February 8 and 9, Paris on February 10, Guatemala City on February 13 and San Pedro Sula on February 14.

As the trophy continues its global tour, its African chapter stands as a powerful reminder of the continent’s enduring connection to the world’s biggest football event and the growing momentum ahead of the FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour Itinerary

Abidjan – February 3

Casablanca – February 4

Porto – February 6

Madrid – February 7

Algiers – February 8–9

Paris – February 10

Guatemala City – February 13

San Pedro Sula – February 14