Overview
- Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Brazilian World Cup winner Gilberto Silva led the unveiling in New Delhi on January 10.
- The visit is part of Coca-Cola’s official FIFA Trophy Tour ahead of the 2026 tournament, with stops spanning 30 member associations over 75 events and more than 150 days.
- Officials framed the showcase as a push to inspire youth participation in football, aligning with Khelo India, the Fit India Movement and broader nation-building goals.
- The 18-carat solid-gold trophy weighs 6.175 kg and carries the design introduced in 1974.
- The trophy returns to India nearly 12 years after its last showcase, which included a stop in Kolkata in 2013.