The FIFA World Cup™ Original Trophy has completed a landmark run of appearances on the African continent and is now set to continue its journey to Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, following memorable stops in Cairo, Johannesburg and Cape Town as part of the FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola.
Africa’s engagement with the global tour began in Cairo, Egypt, which hosted the first African stop on January 4 and 5, 2026.
The two-day activation allowed fans and football stakeholders in North Africa to connect with the most coveted prize in world football, setting the tone for the Trophy’s journey across the continent.
From Egypt, the tour moved south to South Africa, where it enjoyed a highly symbolic two-city visit at the end of January and start of February. On Saturday, January 31, President Cyril Ramaphosa officially received the FIFA World Cup™ Trophy at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
The ceremony marked a significant national moment, placing the iconic trophy into the hands of a country with a rich World Cup legacy.
South Africa’s football story is defined by historic milestones, including its first FIFA World Cup™ qualification in 1998 and hosting the landmark 2010 tournament – the first World Cup held on African soil. After a 16-year absence, South Africa has now qualified again for the FIFA World Cup™, and the arrival of the trophy was widely viewed as a symbol of return, pride and renewed ambition.
The South African leg of the tour continued on Sunday, February 1, with a fan-focused activation in Cape Town at Battery Park, V&A Waterfront. Running from 10am to 6pm, the event attracted overwhelming interest, with tickets reaching full capacity ahead of the day.
Supporters were given a rare opportunity to see the original FIFA World Cup™ Trophy up close, highlighting the nation’s enduring passion for the game.
Organisers described the South African visit as more than a tour stop, framing it as a homecoming that reconnected the trophy with a country that has played a defining role in football history while inspiring a new generation ahead of 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.
Further stops on the global 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 journey, its African chapter stands as a powerful reminder of the continent’s deep connection to the world’s biggest football event and the growing momentum ahead of the FIFA World Cup™.
Below is the itinerary of the tour:
