The original FIFA World Cup™ Trophy has arrived in India as part of the FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola. This marks its return to India after twelve years, ahead of the FIFAWorld Cup 2026™. As the exclusive partner of the Trophy Tour, Coca‑Cola continues its long-standingassociation with football by bringing one of the world’s most iconic sporting symbols closer to Indian fans.The Tour commenced with a FIFA Charter Landing, followed by the official unveiling of the original FIFA WorldCup™ Trophy at Taj Mahal Hotel, Man Singh Road, Delhi. The unveiling was attended by the Hon’ble UnionMinister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya; former Brazilian World Cup winning player, FIFAlegend Gilberto D’Silva; sports historian and writer, Boria Majumdar; and leadership from Coca-Cola includingSanket Ray, President, Coca-Cola India and Southwest Asia; Greishma Singh, Vice President, Marketing, Coca-Cola India and Southwest Asia; and Devyani Rana, Vice President, Public Affairs, Communications, andSustainability, Coca-Cola India and Southwest Asia.Speaking on the occasion, Hon’ble Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya said,“Under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, sports has emerged as anational priority. We firmly believe that sports is a powerful instrument for nurturing discipline, confidence, andcharacter, particularly among our youth. The FIFA World Cup™️ Trophy Tour resonates strongly with ouraspiration to position India among the world’s top five sporting nations by 2047. As India advances on itsjourney towards becoming a Viksit Bharat (Developed India) by 2047, sports will stand as a vital pillar ofnation-building and youth empowerment.”Sanket Ray, President, Coca-Cola India and Southwest Asia said, “Sport in India is entering a defining phase,marked by wider participation, stronger infrastructure, and growing global engagement. This progress hasbeen enabled by sustained government-led initiatives that are strengthening access, facilities, and localengagement across the country. Our long-standing partnership with FIFA enables us to bring such landmark sporting moments closer to Indian consumers.”