FIFA World Cup Trophy to Visit Mérida and Chichén Itzá This March
The FIFA World Cup trophy will be visiting Mérida and Chichén Itzá, allowing fans to lay eyes on one of the most coveted icons of any sport.
According to the official schedule, the cup will be in Mérida on March 21 and 22 at the International Convention Center.
The trophy will arrive on Mexican soil on February 26 at Felipe Angeles International Airport (AIFA). From there, the FIFA trophy tour will start in Guadalajara from February 28 to March 2 at the Estadio Guadalajara, heading afterwards for a special visit to Chichén Itzá on March 20.
Admission to all sites (except Chichén Itzá) will be free. While an official press release states that fans can get as close to the trophy as possible, security is likely to be intense, and not everyone who wants to see the cup up close will be able to do so.
The complete list of cities where the tour will make stops is:
- Guadalajara: Estadio Guadalajara, February 28 to March 2
- León: Poliforum, March 4 and 5
- Veracruz: WTC, March 6 and 7
- Chihuahua: Centro de Convenciones, March 9 and 10
- Querétaro: Centro de Convenciones, March 11 and 12
- Monterrey: Estadio Monterrey, March 14 to 16
- Puebla: Centro de Congresos, March 18 and 19
- Mérida: Centro Internacional de Congresos, March 21 and 22
- Mexico City: Utopía Mixiuhca, June 5 to 8
About the FIFA World Cup Trophy
The FIFA World Cup trophy is one of the most famous prizes in all of sports. The current trophy, used since 1974, is made of solid 18-carat gold and shows two human figures holding up Earth. It stands about 36 centimeters tall and weighs over 6 kilograms. The trophy is so valuable and important that the winning team does not keep the real one permanently. Instead, they receive a gold-plated replica to take home, while the original is stored safely by FIFA.
The trophy’s cultural significance is enormous. It represents the very highest achievement in the world’s most popular game. For players and nations, winning it is the ultimate dream, a moment of immense national pride that unites millions of people. Images of captains, such as Argentina’s Lionel Messi lifting the trophy in 2022 amid confetti and cheers, become iconic historical moments remembered for generations.
Beyond the game, the trophy is a global symbol of unity, competition, and excellence. Its journey every four years to a new host country captures the world’s attention. The World Cup trophy is more than just a sports award; it is a powerful cultural icon and a coveted symbol of national achievement.
Senior Editor Carlos Rosado van der Gracht, PhD, is a journalist, photographer, and expedition leader. Born in Mérida, Carlos holds degrees from universities in Mexico, Canada, and Norway. Most recently, he earned a doctorate in Heritage Studies in 2026.
