The iconic FIFA World Cup trophy has launched an extensive North American exhibition tour, marking the ceremonial countdown to the 2026 World Cup. This prestigious journey commenced in Mexico City on February 26th, initiating a 75-day pilgrimage across the continent that will showcase football’s most coveted prize to millions of fans.
Following its global inauguration in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on January 3rd, the authentic trophy will traverse Mexico through ten major destinations including cultural landmarks like Chichen Itza and metropolitan centers such as Guadalajara and Monterrey. The Mexican leg concludes on March 22nd in Mérida before the trophy crosses into the United States.
The American segment launches in Los Angeles on March 24th-25th, featuring an ambitious 21-city itinerary that encompasses all eleven host cities alongside ten additional major markets. The tour will weave through diverse regions from Las Vegas to Seattle, Chicago to Miami, with stops in cultural hubs like New Orleans and sporting hotbeds like Philadelphia.
Canada welcomes the trophy in Vancouver on April 10th-11th, with seven Canadian cities included in the cross-continental journey. The Canadian portion culminates in Toronto on May 25th-26th, after which the trophy returns to the United States for final appearances in Boston and New York/New Jersey.
The monumental tour will conclude with a triumphant return to Mexico City from June 5th-8th, immediately preceding the World Cup’s opening match. This unprecedented accessibility initiative allows fans across North America to engage directly with football history, building anticipation for the first World Cup hosted jointly by three nations.