FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour Stops in New York City
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- The FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour visited New York City, a host city for the 2026 tournament.
- Mayor Mamdani and former German player Schweinsteiger attended a ceremony, highlighting the city's role and the growing excitement for the event.
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The event brought together city officials, football representatives and fans as the iconic trophy made a stop in one of the host cities for the upcoming tournament, which will be staged across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Speaking during the ceremony, Mayor Mamdani highlighted New York City's role in the global football spectacle and expressed excitement about the tournament's arrival.
"On June 13th and over the month that follows, greatness will exist on the pitch, and it will feel right at home here in New York City," he said.
Schweinsteiger, who won the World Cup with Germany in 2014, joined the mayor in presenting the trophy and celebrating the growing anticipation surrounding the competition. The former midfielder, one of Germany's most decorated players, has been participating in promotional activities linked to the Trophy Tour.
The FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour is designed to bring football's most prestigious prize closer to supporters around the world before the tournament begins. New York's appearance on the tour underlines the city's significance as one of the key destinations for the 2026 World Cup.
