The world's most iconic trophy was unveiled in Winnipeg as part of a cross-country tour ahead of this summer's World Cup.
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World Cup Winnipeg The World Cup is displayed behind glass at Memorial Park in Winnipeg, Man. on April 13, 2026. First introduced in 1974, the trophy is made of pure gold and weighs over 13 lbs. It is typically housed at the FIFA Museum in Zurich, Germany. (Jamie Dowsett/CTV News Winnipeg)
World Cup Winnipeg The World Cup features a design made of 18-karat solid gold and depicts two people holding up the earth. The iconic trophy made a stop in Winnipeg, Man.'s Memorial Park on April 13, 2026 as part of a cross-Canada tour. (Jamie Dowsett/CTV News Winnipeg)
World Cup Winnipeg A new disc is produced for the World Cup trophy after each tournament stating the new reigning champion. The current disc celebrating Argentina's 2022 win in Qatar is shown in Winnipeg, Man. on April 13, 2026. (Jamie Dowsett/CTV News Winnipeg)
World Cup Winnipeg A group of dignitaries, including Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham and FIFA vice-president Victor Montagliani, present the World Cup at a ceremony in Winnipeg, Man. on April 13, 2026. The trophy is crossing the country in advance of this summer's tournament happening in Canada, the United States and Mexico. (Jamie Dowsett/CTV News Winnipeg)
World Cup Winnipeg FIFA vice-president Victor Montagliani speaks at an April 13, 2026 ceremony in Winnipeg, Man.'s Memorial Park to celebrate the arrival of the World Cup. The trophy was unveiled at the free event, giving fans a chance to take pictures with the statue, play games and win prizes. (Jamie Dowsett/CTV News Winnipeg)
World Cup Winnipeg A giant soccer ball lines Winnipeg, Man.'s Memorial Boulevard on April 13, 2026 for a ceremony to celebrate the arrival of the FIFA World Cup. The Manitoba capital is one of seven stops on the trophy's cross-Canada tour in advance of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. (Jamie Dowsett/CTV News Winnipeg)
World Cup Winnipeg Soccer fans gather at Winnipeg's Memorial Park on April 14, 2026 to catch a glimpse of the FIFA World Cup trophy. (Jamie Doswett/CTV News Winnipeg)
Winnipeg World Cup The World Cup is displayed behind glass at Memorial Park in Winnipeg, Man. on April 13, 2026. (Jamie Dowsett/CTV News Winnipeg)
