Former Spanish goalkeeper Iker Casillas and Brazilian Kaká, both champions with their respective national teams, led this Thursday the launch of the world tour that will carry out the World Cup before next November’s appointment in Qatar.
The fifth edition of the event began in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), with the presence of Casillas and Kaká and prepares to tour 51 countries, including ArgentinaFIFA reported in a statement on Thursday.
For the first time in history, the World Cup will go through the 32 countries qualified for the tournament that will begin in November in Qatar, but the date schedule has not yet been announced.
FIFA World Cup™ Trophy unveiled at Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena
A magical day with Trophy Tour Ambassadors @kaka & @Iker Casillas at the first stop of the @fifaworldcup #TrophyTour as we embark on a journey encompassing 51 countries including all 32 qualifiers#BelievingisMagic pic.twitter.com/a5rTUTxV7W
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) May 12, 2022
In the 2018 edition, the most desired trophy in the world of football was in Tucumán, province and city of Buenos Aires and Rosario.
It should be remembered that this solid gold cup weighing just over six kilos can only be touched by world champions or heads of state.
The last trophy won by France at Russia 2018 was temporarily held by the federation and was later returned to FIFA.
The World champion then permanently receives another Cup which is gold plated (rather than solid gold) with the year, organizing country and the name of the National Team engraved on it.